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Ralkina Jones : Cleveland officials launch investigation after woman dies in jail
Ralkina Jones died at the Cleveland Heights Jail after being arrested for getting into an argument with her ex-husband.
Ralkina Jones was arrested at her ex-husband’s place of work Friday, and later died in her jail cell bed over the weekend, police say. The 37-year-old from Cleveland was found unresponsive in the Cleveland Heights Jail Sunday morning.
Ralkina Jones death
The exact cause of death is unknown but the coroner’s office said her death doesn’t appear suspicious at this time. However, the medical examiner will conduct an autopsy of her body because “further studies” were needed to determine a cause of death.
Family seeks answers
Jones family told a reporter at 19 Action News in Cleveland that she had medical issues and they took her medication while she was incarcerated. The family also said they have yet to hear from police about Jones’ death, and they “just want answers.”
“We just want answers,” says the family of #RalkinaJones @19ActionNews pic.twitter.com/t0wzNEDXoV
— Sara Goldenberg (@SaraGoldenberg) July 27, 2015
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