Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Name not reported

died June 8, 2016 · Boyd County Detention Center, Boyd County, Kentucky

An unnamed man died at the Boyd County jail in Ashland, Kentucky. Investigators said guards physically abused him during booking. The county later settled with his estate for $1.7 million.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. Investigators say deputies physically abused him during booking at the Boyd County jail.

Reported by: Investigators, as reported in the news article (outside investigators).

Lawsuit: The man's estate settled with Boyd County for $1.7 million, according to a news report.

News report