Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A 19-year-old woman died on February 8, 2024, while held at Southern Regional Jail in Beckley, West Virginia. Her name has not been given in the sources available here. She was taken to Beckley ARH hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The West Virginia State Police and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are investigating the death, and no cause or manner has been officially stated.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The West Virginia Department of Commerce said the cause is unknown while state police and corrections investigate.
Reported by: West Virginia Department of Commerce.