Died in jail or a lockup
Terri Whitehead
Terri Whitehead died while held at the Osceola County jail in Florida on December 31, 2024. The medical examiner ruled the death natural, with the cause listed as natural causes. In December 2025, the sheriff's office under new leadership reopened the case over concerns about how the death was handled. A sheriff's office review found no criminal charges were warranted, and the jail's chief has since resigned.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The medical examiner ruled the death natural, and the sheriff's office later reopened the case over concerns about how it was handled.
Reported by: medical examiner or coroner.