Inmate At Cois Byrd Detention Center Died In Custody After Being Found Unresponsive In Murrieta Jail Cell
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (September 4, 2022) – An inmate at the Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta died after being found unresponsive in his jail cell.
Riverside County officials are saying that the incident began around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday. Correctional officers found the inmate unresponsive in his jail cell.
Life-saving measures were taken in order to save the inmate, but those efforts were unsuccessful. Sadly, the inmate was pronounced dead that night.
No signs of foul play were discovered. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Murrieta Inmate Deaths
Thousands of inmates die in custody every year. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, “In 2019, a total of 3,853 prisoners died in state prisons or private prison facilities under a state contract, a decrease of 284 deaths from 2018. The number of federal prisoners who died in the custody of a facility operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) increased from 378 in 2018 to 381 in 2019.” California, in particular, has the highest number of in custody deaths. There are a number of steps that should be taken to keep inmates safe.
- Correctional officers should be well trained.
- Jails should be adequately staffed.
- Inmates should have a pre-health screening before they are admitted.
Many jail deaths are preventable and involve a lack of adequate care. 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 proper treatment to an inmate experiencing some type of medical emergency. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any inmate death.
- Jail records should be examined.
- An autopsy should be performed.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any inmate that died may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. However, jails will do everything in their power to deny responsibility for any inmate that died in their care. 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 Murrieta Inmate Death
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the inmate that died at the Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta. 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 an inmate death at the Cois Byrd Detention Center? 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 inmate death we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
