Sean Whiting (Full Name: Sean Conroy Whiting) Died In Custody While Staying At Santa Ana Jail
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA (December 26, 2022) – An inmate identified as Sean Whiting died after being booked into the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana.
Orange County officials are saying that the inmate was booked into the jail for two days prior to the incident. Sean Whiting experienced some type of medical emergency and was taken to the Orange County Global Medical Center on Friday.
Despite life-saving measures, he later died at the hospital. A full investigation into the death of Sean Whiting remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Santa Ana Inmate Deaths
In custody deaths are far more common than many people may realize. According to Prison Legal News, “A total of 301 federal prisoners died in 2001. In 2015, the deaths hit a maximum of 455. They declined to 378 by 2018. 2,869 state prisoners died in 2001. The number of state prisoner deaths stayed between 3,300 and 3,500 per year between 2008 and 2014, then steadily rose to 4,135, its highest level, in 2018.” There are a number of steps that jails should take in order to prevent inmate deaths.
- Inmates should get a health screening before being admitted.
- Inmates should be properly monitored during their stay.
- Correctional officers should be well trained.
All inmates have a constitutional right to receive reasonably adequate healthcare. When a jail is deliberately indifferent to the serious medical needs of an inmate, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. For example, a jail may not have given an inmate proper medical care for a known condition that they had. A large number of inmate deaths are totally preventable. There are many steps that should be taken after any in custody death.
- Body camera footage from all officers involved should be reviewed.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- An autopsy may need to be performed.
The family of any person that died in custody may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Sadly, though, jails will often fight hard to deny all liability for any in custody death. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Santa Ana Inmate Death
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Sean Whiting. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this.
Do you need more information about a Santa Ana in custody death? Our team of inmate’s rights advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that inmates are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any accident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
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