Mentally Ill Prisoner Dies Of Heat Exhaustion In 100 Degree Jail Cell A mentally ill NYC prisoner who failed to open his vent and wasn’t checked on for hours inside of his 100 degree jail cell reportedly died from overheating. via CBS News A New York City official tells The Associated Press that a mentally ill homeless veteran who died behind bars last month “essentially baked to death” in a jail cell that overheated to more than 100 degrees. Jerome Murdough, 56, had been charged with trespassing and placed in an observation unit for inmates with mental illnesses at Rikers Island. Four city officials say Murdough, who took anti-psychotic and anti-seizure medication, apparently did not open a small vent to let cool air into his cell, as other inmates did. Officials also said he was not checked for hours, in violation of department protocol. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation by the city’s Department of Correction. Cold world….
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Jesus Take The Wheel: Mentally Ill Prisoner Found Dead Of Heat Exhaustion In 100 Degree Jail Cell
