pexels-rdne-stock-project-6064895-e1689627813992.jpgInvestigation Underway After 34-Year-Old Inmate Died In Custody at Twin Towers Correctional Facility In Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (July 22, 2024) – A 34-year-old male inmate in custody at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles has died.

Los Angeles County officials are saying that the incident took place on July 21. Correctional officers noticed that an inmate was in some type of distress.

Life-saving measures were taken, but those efforts were not successful. The inmate was later pronounced dead inside the Living Area of the Twin Towers Correctional Facility.

A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Los Angeles County Inmate Deaths

Los Angeles County has one of the highest instances of inmate death in all of California. This is due in part to the poor treatment that inmates are given within LA facilities. According to the Vera Institute of Justice, “The death toll in LA jails—the nation’s largest jail system—is driven by severe overcrowding, pervasive neglect and mistreatment, inadequate care inside jails, and a failure to offer robust alternatives to incarceration.” Jails should take a number of measures in order to prevent inmate deaths.

  • All inmates should have a thorough health screening when they are first admitted.
  • All inmates should receive periodic wellness checks during their stay.
  • All inmates should receive ongoing medical care throughout their stay.

Every jail in California has a legal obligation to provide inmates with adequate medical care throughout their stay. When a jail is deliberately indifferent to the serious medical needs of an inmate, this could form the basis of a constitutional claim. For example, a jail may have failed to take an inmate to the hospital when they were in medical distress. Several different factors could contribute to inmates receiving inadequate care.

  • Many jails in LA have been understaffed.
  • Correctional officers may be poorly trained.
  • Jails may not be stocked with Narcan, which can be used to reverse an overdose.

Many deaths within a jail or prison are preventable. They tend to involve some amount of neglect or oversight. Jails are quick to label inmate deaths as “natural.” But this designation can often be highly misleading. It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any inmate’s death. At the end of the day, evidence will help reveal what contributed to any in-custody death.

Investigating Los Angeles County Inmate Deaths

We at the Sehat Law Firm extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. It is our sincere hope that greater oversight of LA County jails will make them safer.

Do you need more information about a Los Angeles County inmate’s death? Our team of civil rights attorneys is 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 any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (949) 825-5200.

 

 

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