Leonora Russo
Leonora Russo, 61, of Myrtle Beach, died on September 16, 2023, at Conway Medical Center after she was found unresponsive in her cell at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Horry County, South Carolina. The Horry County coroner's office said she had a medical emergency. Autopsy results are pending and the State Law Enforcement Division is investigating; according to the reports, no foul play is suspected.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Horry County deputy coroner Michelle McSpadden said the cause was a medical emergency, with autopsy results pending and SLED investigating.
Reported by: Horry County coroner's office (deputy coroner Michelle McSpadden) (medical examiner or coroner); Horry County deputies (the agency that held her).