Mary Brucato’s death at the Al Cannon Detention Center has been officially ruled a homicide due to complications from fentanyl and cocaine withdrawal, compounded by alleged medical neglect. This marks the 18th inmate death at the facility over the past decade, fueling activist demands for accountability.
Incident Details
Brucato, a 23-year-old from Ladson, was found unresponsive in her cell on August 11, 2025, and pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency response efforts. The Charleston County Coroner attributed the cause to fentanyl intoxication, recent cocaine use, and neglect, prompting her family to explore a lawsuit. No arrests have occurred, making this the second homicide ruling without charges at the jail.
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