Perry Eaves Jr.
Perry Eaves Jr., 42, was held at the St. Francis County Jail in Arkansas, where he died in May 2023. According to his family's attorney, Luther Sutter, Eaves had repeatedly asked officers for medical care in the parking lot of Forrest City Medical Center, where he was bleeding and vomiting. Sutter says he was dehydrated, became hypovolemic and had a heart attack, and that officers' handling of him was part of the failure to get him care.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff. The family's attorney, Luther Sutter, says staff left Eaves without care while he was dehydrated and bleeding, and that he died of dehydration-related hypovolemia and a heart attack after repeatedly asking officers for medical help.
Reported by: Luther Sutter, attorney for Eaves' family (family or their lawyers).