Neglect and Bugs: Autopsy Reveals Inmate's Death in Georgia Jail Cell was Homicide.

An independent autopsy report has found that Lashawn Thompson, who died in a bedbug-infested cell in a Georgia jail's psychiatric wing, "died due to severe neglect." The report lists the cause of death as "Complications due to Severe Neglect," with "Untreated Decompensated Schizophrenia" identified as a contributing cause. Thompson had lost 18% of his body weight during his three months at the Fulton County Jail and showed evidence of dehydration. The independent autopsy was paid for by the Autopsy Initiative of the Know Your Rights Camp, an initiative started by former NFL star and activist Colin Kaepernick.