Saturday, August 29, 2015

Mentally ill black man jailed for $5 theft found dead in cell

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Jamycheal Mitchell, a 24-year-old black man from Virginia, was found dead in his cell on Aug. 19, emaciated beyond recognition. He was arrested in Portsmouth in April for stealing a zebra cake, a Snickers bar and a can of Mountain Dew from a 7-Eleven. Mitchell had a history of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Authorities are reportedly not viewing his death as suspicious

Mitchell was not given the opportunity to be released on bail, The Guardian reported on Friday, though the goods he stole were worth around $5 Read more...

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