Dying Inside: Why some California jails see more death than others
A person’s chances of dying in jail vary depending on which county they’re held in. Experts and data shed light on how and why in a three-part series.
Matt Brannon, Redding Record Searchlight
Published
6:10 pm UTC Feb. 12, 2021
Every three days, a Californian dies in the custody of a county jail. In certain counties, it happens more often than others.
After finding disparities among death rates in jail custody, we examined state and local data while interviewing officials, advocates and outside experts.
The reporting led to insights about the shortcomings of jail operations locally and across the state. It highlighted issues that experts say drive jail deaths, and emphasized approaches some jails are taking to improve.