‘His life is valuable’: Inmate dies in Henrico County Regional Jail West
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- An inmate at Henrico County's Regional Jail West died early Monday morning. His cause of death remains under investigation.
Samiel Malachi, 32, was found unresponsive at Henrico County's Regional Jail West at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, April 6, according to the Henrico County Sheriff's Office.
The cause of death is still under investigation, but officials say staff tried to resuscitate him.
Samiel Malachi (Courtesy of Gesina Charles)
Malachi's mother, Gesina Charles, said she spoke to him around 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 5. She said Malachi, her only child, told her he was in danger and scared of multiple men.
Charles further said her son did not have any prior medical issues.
The Henrico County Police Division is conducting an investigation, and said no one has been charged in relation to Malachi's death.
"I seek justice for my son," Charles told 8News. "He did not deserve to die this way. He is a person, and his life is valuable."
Samiel Malachi (Courtesy of Gesina Charles)
The sheriff's office confirmed Malachi's body was then transported to the medical examiner's office. An official cause of death has not yet been determined.
Malachi was facing drug charges and had violated his probation from previous charges. He was scheduled to face trial in May.
This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.
