A 46-year-old woman who died last week in the El Paso County jail has been identified, according to a news release Monday from the Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Felicia Phillips died Thursday, the El Paso County Coroner\u2019s Office confirmed.<\/p>\n
An initial investigation did not indicate \u201cself-harm, assault, or foul play,\u201d the authorities said in a release.<\/p>\n
Phillips was found unresponsive on her bunk at 10:46 p.m.<\/p>\n
Jail medical staff and deputies rendered aid, according to the Sheriff\u2019s Office. At 10:58 p.m., EMS personnel arrived at the jail and took over life-saving efforts. The woman was pronounced dead at 11:17 p.m.<\/p>\n
The El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office Investigations Division is investigating the death.<\/p>\n
Phillips\u2019 cause and manner of death will be determined by the Coroner\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
From 2020 to 2023, more than 20 inmates died in the El Paso County jail when the county contracted with health care provider Wellpath, which has filed for bankruptcy. The company faced over 1,500 lawsuits nationwide, including several tied to care provided at the El Paso County jail.<\/p>\n
Two inmates have died since the jail changed providers to VitalCore on Jan. 1, 2024, according to previous Gazette reporting.<\/p>\n
\n
\n
\n <\/a>
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n <\/a>
\n
\n
\n
\n <\/a>
\n
\n
\n
\n <\/a>
\n
\n
\n
\n <\/a>
\n
<\/p>\n