Former Deputy Pleads Guilty in Inmate Death | Jefferson City News

A former deputy in Cooper County, Rachel Atherton, pleaded guilty to second-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of inmate Brooke Bailey, receiving a suspended sentence and two years probation. Bailey, 33, died after being denied necessary medical care for her diabetes — a failure allegedly overseen by Atherton and Lt. Robyn Pfeiffer, who was already convicted of first-degree manslaughter and faces three years in prison. This case exposes the deadly consequences when authority figures neglect their duty. 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/cfa3387f2852c0d9