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Travis Welde

died August 4, 2020 · Sacramento County Main Jail, Sacramento County, California

Travis Welde died on August 4, 2020, while held at the Sacramento County Main Jail in Sacramento, California. A lawsuit, as reported by The Bee, says jail staff ignored him despite signs that he was seriously unwell. The lawsuit says he was found face down and not breathing in his cell. The lawsuit's account is the only one reported so far.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). The Fisher lawsuit says jail staff ignored signs that Travis was seriously unwell before he was found face down and not breathing in his cell.

Reported by: the Fisher lawsuit (family or their lawyers).

Lawsuit: The Fisher family sued over his death, alleging that Sacramento County jail staff ignored signs he was seriously unwell before he was found face down and not breathing in his cell.

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