Timeline shows hours of missed care in Charleston County inmate’s homicide

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A detailed breakdown of the days leading up to Charleston inmate Mary Brucato’s death raises questions surrounding the help she allegedly did not receive.

The Charleston County Coroner’s Office ruled the August death of 23-year-old Brucato as a homicide on Dec. 11.

Chief Deputy Coroner Brittney Martin said that after a thorough investigation, the cause of death was determined to be complications of fentanyl intoxication, recent cocaine use and medical neglect…

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