Lukas MacKenzie Snelson
Lukas MacKenzie Snelson was 24 years old and left behind a 2-year-old son, according to his family. He was held at the Escambia County Jail, where he was found hanging in his cell, and he died at a local hospital days later. The report describes the death as a suicide. His family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Escambia County and two corrections officers, alleging that he did not receive proper mental health care and was not protected from self-harm.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). His family's wrongful death lawsuit says he did not get proper mental health care and was not protected from self-harm, alleging corrections officers failed to guard him against suicide.
Reported by: his family's wrongful death lawsuit, reported by NorthEscambia.com (family or their lawyers); NorthEscambia.com (reporters).
Lawsuit: His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Escambia County and two corrections officers, alleging he did not receive proper mental health care and was not protected from self-harm.