Tarrant County Jail Detainee Chasity Bonner Dies in 11 Days
Chasity Corday Bonner had been a detainee in Tarrant County Jail for 11 days when she was discovered unresponsive in her single cell. It was the morning of May 27, 2024, and Ms. Bonner, age 35, was transported by ambulance to John Peter Smith Hospital. There, she was pronounced deceased at 12:01 pm. Ms. Bonner’s cause of death is unknown, and autopsy results are awaited.
The custodial death report (CDR) about Ms. Bonner mentions that her cause of death was the result of a pre-existing medical condition. When she was booked, whether or not she appeared intoxicated, made suicidal statements or exhibited mental health problems was all “unknown” information. However, according to the CDR, she exhibited medical problems during intake. Nothing in the report provides further insights into the type of health condition she may have suffered from.
The address of Tarrant County Jail is 100 N Lamar St, Fort Worth, TX 76196. The bed capacity of Tarrant County Jail, which includes five facilities, is 5,000.
A Detainee at Tarrant County Jail Dies of Complications of Dehydration
Drinking fluids is a simple way to prevent dehydration. It is shocking to know that, in 2022, the cause of death of a detainee in a Fort Worth jail in Tarrant County Jail was “complications of dehydration.” The 40-year-old man was in jail on three misdemeanors. He was in the hospital/infirmary and had been incarcerated for about 73 days when a pod officer called a medical emergency on his behalf. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased the following day.
A Georgia County Jail Inmate Dies Due to Severe Dehydration
A U.S. county jail in Georgia faced scrutiny after a detainee died 9 days after being admitted. An autopsy revealed that the man had blood clots in his lungs, and severe dehydration was the cause. After further investigation, it was revealed that the mental state and physical decline of the man was caused by a combination of circumstances. The medical, mental health, and jail staff were found to have been complacent and reluctant. Assumptions were made to the detriment of the inmate as well as demonstrations of lack of training, leadership, and adherences to policy and procedures.
A grand jury found the tragic death to have been preventable. However, no evidence was found to show that his death was caused criminally or intentionally. Neither could it be shown that water was purposely withheld from the inmate or that signs of physical distress were consciously ignored.
Contact Law Offices of Dean Malone About Jail Neglect
If you suspect that your loved one died in a Texas jail due to neglect, it is crucial to contact an attorney with extensive experience in representing families in custodial death cases. Attorney Dean Malone and his dedicated team assist families facing this tragic situation. We also aim to support former Texas county and municipal jail detainees who have suffered abuse or neglect, resulting in life-altering injuries.
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