In reference to the inmate death on January 7, 2022 at the Floyd County Jail, David Lee Daniels. The autopsy report from the GBI confirmed that Mr Daniels death was due to natural causes.

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On January 7, 2022 shortly after 1100 PM, jail staff discovered an David Lee Daniel, 55 year old male, unresponsive in his cell. Jail staff initiated lifesaving efforts and he was transported to a local hospital. Ultimately, jail staff and hospital personnel were unsuccessful in their lifesaving efforts and Mr Daniel was declared deceased.

As standard procedure, the GBI has been contacted to conduct an investigation. Mr Daniel will have an autopsy conducted at the GBI Crime Lab to determine the cause of death.

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is fully cooperating with the GBI’s investigation.

Daniel was arrested in late December on theft charges. On January 3rd, he allegdly attacked a deputy in the jail by hitting them in the face. He was then charged with simple battery against a law enforcement officer.

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On January 7, 2022 shortly after 1100 PM, Floyd County jail staff discovered an inmate unresponsive in his cell. Jail staff initiated lifesaving efforts and he was transported to a local hospital. Ultimately, jail staff and hospital personal were unsuccessful in their lifesaving efforts and the inmate was declared deceased. The name of the inmate is being withheld until next of kin has been notified.

As standard procedure, the GBI has been contacted to conduct an investigation.

To maintain agency transparency additional information will be released once next of kin has been notified