Name not reported
A person held at the Citrus County Detention Facility, a jail in Lecanto, Florida, run by CoreCivic, died on November 2, 2021. Their name and personal details are not given in the available sources. CoreCivic spokesman Ryan Gustin first said the death appeared to be from natural causes. An autopsy later listed dehydration as the cause, and the company's review found that several operational policies were not followed, which led to the warden being placed on leave.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff (disputed). CoreCivic spokesman Ryan Gustin first said the death appeared natural, but an autopsy listed dehydration, and the company's own review found that several operational policies were not followed, leading to the warden being placed on leave.
Reported by: CoreCivic spokesman Ryan Gustin (the agency that held them); autopsy.