CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday it will not release the natural deaths of inmates moving forward, sparking conversations throughout the Lowcountry if that decision lacks transparency.
The sheriff’s office said the decision is out of respect for the inmates’ loved ones and families after recent news of another inmate’s death earlier this month.
The sheriff’s office and Charleston County Coroner’s Office after receiving a tip over the holidays about a potential inmate suicide. It turns out there were no inmate suicides over the holidays, but there was another death inside the jail dating back a few weeks ago that was not originally disclosed to the public…