Tragic Suicide Claims Life of Downtown St. Louis Jail Detainee

A detainee at the St. Louis City Justice Center died in an apparent suicide, prompting calls from the man's family for an outside investigation. The man, identified as Javon White, had been awaiting trial for a murder case and had been in jail for 31 months. Family members dispute the official account of his death and believe there should have been better monitoring in the facility. The City Justice Center has faced criticism for its conditions and has seen several deaths in recent years. City officials have announced upgrades to the facility's healthcare services.