Death by Cop 2021-2025
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David Kent Barefield Sr.
Gender : Male
Age : 55
Race : White
Date : 05/12/2024
Location : Sacramento County Main Jail
City : Sacramento
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Overdose
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 12, 2024, 55-year-old David Kent Barefield Sr. was found unresponsive at the Sacramento County Main Jail in Sacramento, California. An autopsy revealed that he died from a methamphetamine and fentanyl overdose. Reports from court-appointed monitors indicated that jail staff, including deputies and medical personnel, neglected Barefield's evident medical distress, attributing his condition to feigned illness. Despite displaying severe symptoms, there was a significant delay in providing medical attention, leading to his death. This incident has raised concerns about inmate treatment and the adequacy of medical care within the Sacramento County jail system.
