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Jail Deaths
Life Inside
September 26
When Their Loved Ones Died Behind Bars, These Families Had to Sleuth for the Truth
After a family member passes away in prison or jail, people are often left with basic questions. To get answers, they have to get creative.
By
Aala Abdullahi
,
Shannon Heffernan
and
Brittany Hailer
Cleveland
September 25
‘She Had No Legs. Why Would They Restrain Her?’: A Cleveland Woman Died in Custody
Officials said Tasha Grant’s heart stopped from the restraint. A special prosecutor is reviewing the actions of hospital workers and a deputy.
By
Brittany Hailer
,
Doug Livingston
and
Mark Puente
Get Involved
August 6
After a Death Behind Bars, Families Struggle for Answers. This Guide Can Help.
Learn what questions to ask prison or jail officials, how to request key records and what to consider if you’re thinking about legal action.
By
Aala Abdullahi
Feature
August 6
Who Answers for a Death in Custody?
A Houston mother is one of many nationwide left with grief and unanswered questions when a loved one dies behind bars.
By
Anna Flagg
,
Ilica Mahajan
and
Aaron Sankin
Cleveland
May 15
Uncounted: Ohio’s Failure to Track Lost Pregnancies in Jails Spurs Questions Over Care
One woman’s pregnancy ended in the Cuyahoga County Jail amid ignored cries for help and an “egregious performance failure” by medical staff.
By
Mark Puente
, The Marshall Project, and
Scott Noll
, News 5 Cleveland
Get Involved
April 10
Did Your Family Member Die in Prison or Jail? What Happened Next?
Your insights help inform The Marshall Project’s reporting on what families go through when someone dies in custody.
By
The Marshall Project
Jackson
March 26
A Court May Soon Control the Hinds County Jail. Here’s What May Happen Next.
When death and violence plagued the jail, the federal courts stepped in. We talked with an expert about what to expect from a receivership.
By
Daja E. Henry
Investigate This
January 31
Journalists: How to Report on Deaths in Jails and Prisons
When you get a tip about a death or multiple deaths in your local jail or prison, there are concrete steps you can take to start investigating.
By
Brittany Hailer
,
Anna Flagg
and
Michelle Billman
Cleveland
January 23
‘Nobody’s Trying to Help Him’: Deaths in Cuyahoga County Jail Intensify Scrutiny
Videos depicting two men’s final moments, and the response by guards, raise alarms at the embattled jail where at least 24 people have died since 2018.
By
Mark Puente
and
Brittany Hailer
, The Marshall Project, and
Scott Noll
, News 5 Cleveland
Closing Argument
December 14, 2024
How Inhumane Prison and Jail Conditions Prompt Calls for Federal Takeovers
Some state and local lockups are facing federal intervention due to problems ranging from filthy cells to violent abuse.
By
Jamiles Lartey