Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Name not reported

Los Angeles County

A person died in Los Angeles County jail custody in late 2022 or early 2023. A county Office of Inspector General report said the death showed symptoms consistent with hypothermic arrest. Jail officials said they were not sure which death the report referred to, and final autopsies have not been completed. Whether hypothermia contributed to the death remains unresolved.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The county Office of Inspector General report says the death showed symptoms consistent with hypothermic arrest, but final autopsy results were not completed.

Reported by: Office of Inspector General (outside investigators).

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