Marquis Wagner
Marquis Wagner, 21, died at Truman Medical Center in December 2021 after being held at the Jackson County Detention Center. His parents' lawsuit says he repeatedly told staff he could not breathe while he was held in a restraint chair, and that he was left alone for long periods without a medical evaluation. The county has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle its part of the case, while claims against the health care companies continue. The autopsy was inconclusive on the cause of death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed; neglect alleged). His parents' lawsuit says he repeatedly said he could not breathe while held in a restraint chair and was left alone for long periods without a medical evaluation, and the autopsy was inconclusive.
Reported by: Jackson County Detention Center (the agency that held him); his parents' lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His parents sued, and Jackson County agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle its part of the case while claims against the health care companies continue.