William Johnson
William Johnson, 36, was held at the El Paso County jail in Colorado Springs, and his partner Lisa Johnson described his selfless nature and their plans to marry and buy a house, while his sister Crystal Craig said he was trying hard to get clean and move on with his life. He was found unresponsive in his cell on September 27, 2021, less than a month after he was booked in. The county coroner's office said he likely died of a seizure in his sleep, with polypharmacy and COVID-19 contributing. His family alleges that jail staff repeatedly failed to give him his prescribed medications, and they have filed a claim with the county seeking $581,870.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). The county coroner said he likely died of a seizure in his sleep, with polypharmacy and COVID-19 contributing, while his family alleges jail staff repeatedly failed to give him his prescribed medications.
Reported by: County coroner's office (medical examiner or coroner); his family.