Died in jail or a lockup
Leslee Gutirrez
Leslee Gutirrez, 37, of Modesto, was found dead at the Public Safety Center in February 2010. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's department attributes her death to a methadone overdose. Her family has said they plan to file a lawsuit against the county.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose (disputed). The Stanislaus County Sheriff's department attributes the death to a methadone overdose, and her family says they plan to sue the county, which contests the official account.
Reported by: Stanislaus County Sheriff's department (the agency that held her); her family.