Death in Custody: Investigating Overlooked Coroner Systems and Deaths in Custody
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County jails experienced a total of 45 deaths in custody in 2023, marking a particularly deadly year for the institution. Among these deaths were nine drug-related cases, three suicides, three homicides, one hypothermia-related death, and several cases where the cause of death remains undetermined. By year-end, the county’s … Read more