Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Raynette Turner

Westchester County

Raynette Turner died in her cell at a jail in Westchester County, hours before she was scheduled to be arraigned. According to reports, she complained of feeling ill while held there and was taken to a hospital. After she vomited in a holding area, she was returned to her cell. Both of these episodes are under investigation.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). Reports say she complained of feeling ill and was returned to her cell after vomiting, and both instances are under investigation, but no cause of death is stated in the record.

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