How do I get answers?
They are so tight with the privacy laws we can't even get the time of death.
Hopefully they will release the autopsy report saying it was a heart attack...he was only 49...but how do we know what really happened?
Had he been sick &/or complaining? Did he ask for, and did he get medical treatment? Was an amublence called? Did he get any help?
Did they just let him lay there and die? What , what , what?? They of course won't tell us a thing. How do I get information?

Thanks for any assist.

Sis

I wish i had a answer but i don't sweetie. Please go to the Michigan form and post. Maybe some one will come on line and there husband or brother will call, and they can ask them if they No anything at all about a man dying at the prison where your brother was at.God Bless you all.

I just want to say how sorry I am. I do not have the answer for you. I would think that the medical examiners office would be able to give you the details. I would also try an ombusdman and they may be able to direct you to the right people. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Kelly

wham123,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I went through the same nightmare. My brother died also, while in prison. You have rights, even though they will come forward on their own. Be persistant. Call the coroner, warden, and DOC. You are entitled to the autopsy, but you have to let them know that the family wants it.
As far as time of death, after 2 years, I still don't know what time my brother passed. You may have to become a special administrator for your brother's estate. With that, you will be given access to all his records. That is what I had to do. I am currently under an attorney's guidence, as I have filed a lawsuit against the people that were involved.
All my best wishes and support to you and your family. It is difficult, and not everyone understands. Glad you found this site, as it has given me tremendous support..Please keep us posted.
You are in my prayers.
Nikita

I just want to say that I am sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family find the answers you need to give you closure and peace.
Lord bless you, your family, and your brother.

Wham123,

I too lost someone to the DC. My Son. Nikita is right, don't give up and keep pushing. Try everyone and keep calling, over and over again. Try your state's investigators. Ours are called the "State Law Enforcement Division-SLED. They should be the ones investigating and will use the information received from the Coroner and their investigation to determine what action to take. We got nowhere with the Warden or the DOC, no one knew anything. I would'nt even waste your time with them, they are just looking out for themselves and not what happened to your brother. They wouldn't even return our calls. I would start with SLED (or what ever they are called in your state) and the Coroner. Write every thing down with the date and who you talked to, and then in detail what they said. You will forget if you don't. It will be a very confusing time for you and hard to keep up with the facts along with your emotions. I am so sorry you have to go thru this, but there are some very helpful people on this site and by reading thru the posts and talking to others,I have learned so much and they have helped me get thru these hard times. I find out everyday that there are alot more going thru this than I could ever imagine. Thanks to this thread we can all support each other. Take care of yourself and don't give up. Feel free to pm me if you need anything or have any questions.

I am so sorry to hear this. **{Hugs}} to you.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family!

My heart goes out to you and your family during this tough time.

sorry to hear about your loose. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry your family is going through this. DOC is usually very silent on any issue to do with death inside the system and it's hard to cut through this web of silence. I hope you find the answers you are looking for.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I sure hope that they give you the information that you need. I did not realize that they can keep it from you.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray you find the answers that you need.

Sorry about your loss! When I need any answers about my boo in there, I just keep buggin until they give up. So don't give up, keep trying. Good luck!

My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I hope you get the answers you need.

I Truly Am Sorry For Your Loss,but I Doubt They Know The Time Of His Passing.
God Bless You

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you get some answers to your questions.

I am so sorry for your loss! I lost my brother in the Federal system in the beginning of January and are still waiting for autopsy and investigation reports. They said 6-8 weeks on the autopsy, but we are going on 3 months. We know kind of what happened from the death certificate, but things don't add up. I hope you find out soon!

Take care and God bless! You and your family are in my prayers.

"I leave you peace, I give you my peace. I do not give it to you the way that the world gives it. Do not let your hearts be troubled nor let them shrink for fear." -John 14:27 I am so sorry for you and your families loss. My family will keep you and yours in our prayers.

I am so sorry for your terrible loss. My prayers are with you and your family and I hope you get all the answers you need.

My sympathy and prayers are with you.

My friend since I was 18 (I am now 52) died in Lansing in 2006 and I am still trying to obtain answers. Since I am not a family member, I have been met with even further resistance. The only thing that I was told by the prison chaplain was that he "thought he died of some kind of cancer" and that his body was released to his sister for burial in another state. I wish you the best; I am still trying for answers.

I am so sorry for your loss

Im so sorry for your loss