An inmate at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility has died after being hospitalized two weeks earlier, marking the fourth inmate death at the facility within a two-month span, according to the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Officials confirmed that Dalephenia Jones, 62, who had been serving a life sentence since 1994, died on July 2 at Trinity Health Hospital. Prison officials said Jones suffered a cardiac event approximately two weeks before her death and was transported for medical treatment.
The Department of Corrections stated that Jones had multiple documented chronic medical conditions that may have increased her risk for cardiac-related complications. She was reportedly receiving care under a chronic medical treatment plan prior to her hospitalization.
Authorities described her death as unexpected and said an internal investigation is underway to review the circumstances that led to her transfer from the facility to the hospital.
Jones’ death is the latest in a series of fatalities at the prison. Since May 13, three other inmates have also died. Ashley Hoath, 36, died on June 6 at Trinity Health Hospital after being transported from the facility. Rebecca Fackler, 57, died on May 17, and Khaira Howard, 28, died on May 13.
The Michigan Department of Corrections says it is actively reviewing the recent deaths and the events surrounding Jones’ medical emergency and hospitalization.
No additional details have been released as the investigation continues.
