Authorities are investigating the jail death of 28-year-old Kenosha Wilson who was in the custody of the DeSoto County Jail when she passed away. An officer discovered Wilson’s body face down on a mat at 6:12 a.m. The officer, who apparently thought Wilson was sleeping, tried to awaken her, but soon discovered she was dead.

Officials say there was no sign of foul play and no apparent evidence of suicide. Wilson’s body was sent to the Mississippi Crime Lab for autopsy.

While it is often the case that there is no foul play relating to an inmates death or serious injury, there are certain situations that merit a full and complete investigation by an experience governmental liability or inmate abuse attorney. [Read more…]