Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Name not reported

died May 16, 2026 · Lonoke County Jail, Lonoke County, Arkansas

A woman held at the Lonoke County jail in Arkansas was found unresponsive on Saturday, May 18, 2026. She was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The Lonoke Sheriff's Office said there were no signs of foul play at this time and asked the Arkansas State Police to conduct an independent investigation.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Lonoke Sheriff's Office (the agency that held her); Arkansas State Police (outside investigators).

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