Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

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died November 2, 2025 · Columbia County Jail, Columbia County, Florida

A woman held at the Columbia County Jail in Lake City, Florida, was found unresponsive in her bed on Sunday, November 2, 2025, and was pronounced dead less than 20 minutes later, according to the sheriff's office. Another person held at the jail reportedly alerted deputies, and deputies were unable to revive her. Her name has not been released, and her family was being notified. Sheriff's officials said deputies found no evidence of foul play, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating; the cause of death has not been disclosed and the medical examiner has received her body.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Columbia County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held her); Florida Department of Law Enforcement (outside investigators).

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