Joel Nelson

Age : 41

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2023

Location : King County Correctional Facility, 500 5th Avenue

City : Seattle

County : King County

State : Washington

Agency : King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD)

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Overdose

Event : Death in custody at King County Correctional Facility

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Joel Nelson, a 41-year-old White man, died on June 17, 2023, while in custody at the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle, Washington. His family has filed a lawsuit against King County, alleging negligence by jail staff in addressing his medical needs and preventing drug-related deaths. The incident is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

• https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/family-of-man-who-died-in-seattle-jail-sues-county-for-millions/