Man accused of stealing $5 of food found dead in cell
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 3:16 amA young man arrested by police in Portsmouth, Virginia, has been found dead in jail after spending almost four months behind bars without bail for stealing groceries worth $5.
Jamycheal Mitchell, who had mental health problems, was discovered lying on the floor of his cell by guards early last Wednesday, according to authorities. While his body is still awaiting an autopsy, senior prison officials said his death was not being treated as suspicious.
Mitchell’s family said they believed he starved to death after refusing meals and medication at the jail.
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015 ... found-dead
This is crazy. 4 months in jail without parole for stealing $5 of food? Left to starve to death in a jail cell.
Jamycheal Mitchell, who had mental health problems, was discovered lying on the floor of his cell by guards early last Wednesday, according to authorities. While his body is still awaiting an autopsy, senior prison officials said his death was not being treated as suspicious.
Mitchell’s family said they believed he starved to death after refusing meals and medication at the jail.
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015 ... found-dead
This is crazy. 4 months in jail without parole for stealing $5 of food? Left to starve to death in a jail cell.