Deaths in Custody
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Letorryne Taylor

24 years old · died February 26, 2020 · Madison County Detention Facility, Madison County, Alabama

Letorryne Taylor, 24, died on February 26, 2020, while held at the Madison County Jail in Madison County, Alabama. Sheriff Kevin Turner said there were no signs of injury or trauma and that an autopsy would determine the cause of death. A separate account lists the cause as an assault by staff, attributed to a news report, and the sheriff's office has not confirmed that account.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. A news report says staff assaulted Letorryne Taylor, while Sheriff Kevin Turner said there were no signs of injury or trauma and an autopsy is pending.

Reported by: news report.

News reports (2)