Analysis: American Jails and Prisons Obscure True Rate of Inmate Deaths
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County jails experienced a significant increase in deaths in custody in 2023, with 45 reported deaths, including drug-related, homicides, suicides, and hypothermia cases. This number surpassed the pre-pandemic figures, raising concerns about the safety and well-being of incarcerated individuals. In their 2023 book, “Death in Custody: How America … Read more