Died in jail or a lockup
Lorenza Trapp
Lorenza Trapp, 62, was a former City of Charleston employee who struggled with dementia and homelessness. He died on July 3, 2024, in his cell at the Charleston County jail, where a detention deputy found him. An autopsy attributed his death to severe dehydration tied to his mental illness.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff. The autopsy attributed his death to severe dehydration tied to his mental illness, and the account describes staff failing to provide him adequate care while he was held.
Reported by: autopsy.