Martie Clark
Martie Clark died in 2014 while held at the Hamilton County jail in Ohio. Her mother, Linda Clark, spoke of the family's pain and said they hope the case helps prevent other deaths from addiction. Her family's federal lawsuit against the sheriff, county commissioners and jail medical staff says jailers and medical staff ignored obvious signs of distress and that no one provided or arranged care while she was suffering heroin withdrawal. The lawsuit says she became unresponsive three days after she was booked into the jail. The county prosecutor's office, which is defending the sheriff's office, declined comment.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff (disputed). Her family's federal lawsuit says jailers and medical staff ignored obvious signs of distress and provided no medical care while she suffered heroin withdrawal.
Reported by: family, in federal lawsuit; attorney Jaceda Blazef (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: Her family sued the Hamilton County sheriff, county commissioners and jail medical staff in federal court over her death, and no settlement or award amount has been reported.