LIVE 5 DEEP DIVE: Episode 17: Cell Block A1D Pt. 2 | Charleston Failed Mary

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The death of a 23-year-old in the Charleston County jail in August was ruled a homicide brought on by complications of fentanyl withdrawal, cocaine use and medical neglect.

When Mary Brucato’s family learned of her death, they didn’t hear it from the sheriff, the coroner or anyone else with an official title.

They received a call from a family friend. Since her death on Aug. 11, getting any information about how she died was equally frustrating…

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