Episode 41 | Let's Talk About: Why People Are Dying in Jail w/ Michelle Gallagher
In September of 2019, John Adena suddenly passed away in a northern California county jail. John's family members, after 15 months of being left in the dark, were finally given some answers about his death. The coroner's report revealed an ugly truth. John's injuries were consistent with someone who was severely beaten, and even smothered. Furthermore, it was revealed that John was ignored requests for medical care. In April of 2021, John's family filed a wrongful death suit against Shasta County and several county employees, including the former Sheriff, and Wellpath LLC, the company responsible for the local inmates' healthcare. The Woman Beings sit down with Michelle Gallagher, sister of John Adena, to talk about the events preceding and following John's death, the lawsuit, her process of grieving, and how this tragedy has caused her to become an advocate for better systems in her county's correctional facilities. In a political climate where tensions are high against law enforcement, Michelle advocates for transparency, awareness, and most importantly hard conversation. Being married to a State Highway Patrolman has placed her right at the center of the issue, and she shares her tension in fighting for better systems, while also honoring the law enforcement officers who are putting their lives on the line for their communities.
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Resources Mentioned:
Meet John Adena: https://bit.ly/2WQA7cY
Why are more deaths happening in Shasta County Jail?: https://bit.ly/3BCKVL5
National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://bit.ly/3jGMBNh
Drop Gym: https://www.dropgym.com/
Woman Code by Alissa Vitti: https://bit.ly/3kVrLt0
In the Flo by Alissa Vitti: https://bit.ly/3BAGZdE
When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté: https://bit.ly/3DPf2Ra
How To Do The Work by Dr Nicole LePera: https://bit.ly/3jIdCjo
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