Stacey Arledge
Stacey Arledge, 48, was held at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Horry County, South Carolina. Her husband, Austin Arledge, says they were married for 26 years, were inseparable, and loved riding motorcycles along the Grand Strand, visiting the beach and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes. According to the county's summary, she was found unresponsive in a cell she shared with another person on October 24, 2024, and died on October 29. Austin Arledge says the county has refused for months to release her medical records and surveillance video, citing a state law enforcement investigation, and he has sued under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act. Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler listed the manner of death as pending investigation and conducted an autopsy.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler listed the manner of death as pending investigation, and her husband Austin Arledge has sued under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act for records about her death.
Lawsuit: Her husband, Austin Arledge, sued under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act to obtain records about her death from Horry County, and no settlement or award has been reported.