Deaths in CustodyWork in progressIn progress
Died in jail or a lockup

Name not reported

Harris County Detention Center, Harris County, Texas

A woman died while held at the Harris County Jail in Texas. Her mother, Deborah Smith, said the death followed a problem with her daughter's diabetes medication, and she questioned why people held at the jail were not getting their medication.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). Her mother, Deborah Smith, says the death followed a problem with her daughter's diabetes medication and questions why people at the jail were not getting their medication.

Reported by: Deborah Smith, her mother (family or their lawyers).

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