The Brief
- Bunnie Large, a 42-year-old homeless woman, died while in custody at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on April 22; the cause of death is under investigation.
- The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office located her next of kin after she initially provided no emergency contacts.
- Sheriff Craig Owens called for systemic change, stating jails are increasingly serving as last-resort shelters and mental health facilities.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. – A 42-year-old woman identified as Bunnie Large died April 22 while in custody at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center, officials confirmed.
What we know:
Large, who was experiencing homelessness at the time of her detention, did not provide contact information for family or friends. After conducting due diligence, the Sheriff’s Office was able to locate a next of kin and notify them of her passing.
The Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine the official cause of death.…