The family of a 19-year-old found dead at an Atlanta jail last month is raising an alarm and calling for justice.
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Department said the teen, Noni Battiste-Kosoko, was discovered “in her cell by herself with no obvious signs of injury.” She was found unresponsive during dinner rounds on July 11.
Battiste-Kosoko had been detained at the Atlanta City Detention Center since May for a misdemeanor bench warrant without bond, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. Initially, her bond was $2,000 but was changed because of charges from Miami-Dade County, Florida. About a month later, Battiste-Kosko’s loved ones are speaking out, calling for answers and accountability.
“My child was arrested for a misdemeanor and died in jail. And we want answers!” Shashu Battiste said, per 11 Alive.
Her family told Fox 5 Atlanta last week that the teen was diagnosed with a mental illness. In a statement to the outlet, they expressed their commitment “to uncovering all the facts surrounding this shocking and unfortunate occurrence.”
