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According to the Missouri State Auditor's findings, reported by Spectrum News on August 2, 2024, a person held at the St. Louis City Justice Center died by suicide. The city has sued its former health care contractor, YesCare, for negligence in connection with this death. The state auditor's review of the jail followed the deaths of two people held there.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). The Missouri State Auditor reports the detainee died by suicide and says the city has sued its former health care contractor, YesCare, for negligence in connection with the death.
Reported by: Missouri State Auditor (outside investigators).
Lawsuit: According to the Missouri State Auditor, the city of St. Louis sued its former health care contractor, YesCare, for negligence over a detainee's suicide at the St. Louis City Justice Center, and no settlement or award amount was reported.