Name not reported
A man died on Thursday, October 26, 2023, while held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County, South Carolina, and was found unresponsive in his cell that morning. The Richland County Coroner's Office said he died of natural causes, and county officials said he had a pre-existing medical condition and no signs of physical trauma. Other people held at the facility told The State that he had been in pain and had asked for water the evening before. The county said an internal investigation is examining whether required cell checks were done.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). The coroner ruled the death natural, but other detainees told The State he had been in pain and asked for water the evening before, and the county is investigating whether required cell checks were done.
Reported by: Richland County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner); Richland County officials (the agency that held him); other detainees; The State (reporters).