Died in prison
Shannel Colón Ponce
Shannel Colón Ponce, a woman who was receiving mental health care, died in 2022 at the Bayamón women's prison in Puerto Rico. The death was classified as a suicide. A Senate investigation said the contracted healthcare provider did not have enough staff to meet her mental health needs.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). A Senate investigation said the contracted healthcare provider lacked adequate staff to address her mental health needs.
Reported by: Senate investigation (outside investigators).