Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A man held in a Los Angeles County jail died there in July 2024. The Los Angeles County Office of Inspector General found that his body was not noticed until he had turned purple and stiffened, and that safety checks over roughly 19 hours were of poor quality. The inspector general's review led to reprimands for twenty deputies.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). The Los Angeles County Office of Inspector General says deputies did not conduct adequate safety checks over about 19 hours before the man was found dead, and twenty deputies received reprimands.
Reported by: Los Angeles County Office of Inspector General (outside investigators).