Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Sheena Coker

26 years old · died February 24, 2017 · Harlan County Detention Center, Harlan County, Kentucky

Sheena Coker, 26, of Evarts, was found unconscious in her cell at the Harlan County Detention Center and taken to ARH, where she died. Kentucky State Police investigated and said she died of health-related issues and that no foul play was suspected.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Kentucky State Police said she died of health-related issues, with no foul play suspected.

Reported by: Kentucky State Police (outside investigators).

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