Father of Four Died in Jail After Warning Signs | Richmond News

A father of four died just days after being arrested on a misdemeanor charge, his family blaming neglect and bias for his preventable death in a Missouri jail. Despite screaming he was dying and showing clear signs of opioid withdrawal—including not eating for days and an elevated heart rate—staff dismissed his pleas, even placing him in a suicide prevention cell. Video footage reveals medical staff downplaying his symptoms, while his sister, a nurse, warned that his condition demanded urgent care. An autopsy linked his death to diabetes and an esophageal issue worsened by fentanyl, but the family says he was treated inhumanely. A federal lawsuit now targets the county and jail’s medical contractor, arguing Griffith’s illness was obvious and required immediate intervention. The county maintains he received appropriate care and says his diabetes wasn’t disclosed at intake. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e93bd142e3fb6301