Inmate in Mental Health Crisis Fatally Suffocates Cellmate Using Mattress Within an Hour of Sharing Cell, Lawsuit Claims
St. Louis, MO – A federal lawsuit now brings attention to a tragic event at the St. Louis City Justice Center, where a man suffering a mental health crisis allegedly killed his cellmate within an hour of their confinement. The incident, which occurred last year, raises significant concerns about the treatment and housing of inmates with mental health issues. According to the lawsuit filed by the victim’s family, Daniel Wilson, who had a history of mental illness, was placed in a cell with a new inmate, despite having exhibited unstable behavior prior to the incident. … Read more