Shellby L. Hall (image from poster announcing protest and candlelight vigil via Twitter).
An Indiana teenager was found dead in jail days after being taken into custody for drug possession — and her family wants answers.
Shellby L. Hall, 18, was being held in the Madison County Jail at the time of her death, Indiana State Police said in a press release. She was reportedly arrested for possession of methamphetamines and driving under the influence. Investigators started looking into her death on Saturday, Nov. 11, when her body was discovered.
“The investigation by the detective indicated that sometime this morning, an 18 year old female inmate, identified as Shellby L. Hall, was discovered unresposive by correctional staff,” the press release said. “Jail staff and responding medical personnel provided medical care to the individual, however, she was pronounced deceased.”
Indiana police said that the toxicology results and an autopsy are pending and “no foul play is suspected at this time.”
Local Fox affiliate WXIN reported that family members said that Hall was shown on surveillance video eating breakfast inside the jail just two hours before her death.
Family and friends have organized a protest and candlelight vigil for Wednesday, WXIN reported.
18-year-old Shellby Hall arrested Thursday & found dead in the Madison County Jail Saturday. Her family told me she was driving under the influence & was in possession of meth. But how did she die? Video shows her eating breakfast then dead 2 hours later. ISP investigating. pic.twitter.com/H1AyHxJtFA
— Angela Ganote (@angelaganote) November 13, 2023
The investigation is ongoing, police said.
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