Ashley Hoath
Coverage of Ashley Hoath in the Nexus archive.
- Families demand answers after 4 women die at Michigan’s only women’s prison in 2 months
Four women died at Michigan’s Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility over two months, prompting families and advocates to demand answers and improved conditions. Weekly vigils highlight concerns about black mold, inadequate medical care, and facility safety, with calls for state officials to investigate and shut down the prison.
- Families of women who died in prison hold vigil
Families of Khaira Howard, Rebecca Fackler, Ashley Hoath, and Delphenia Jones held a vigil outside the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, alleging the prison has black mold issues and staff neglected inmates' medical needs, according to attorneys representing some families.
- Death at Michigan women’s prison ruled suicide. Autopsy points to aspirin
Ashley Hoath's death at Michigan's Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility was ruled a suicide following an autopsy that cited acute aspirin. The facility faces growing scrutiny after four inmate deaths this year.
- MDOC reports fourth death at Women’s Huron Valley prison in under two months
Dalephenia Jones, a 62-year-old incarcerated woman at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti, died on Thursday after cardiac arrest linked to chronic medical conditions. This is the fourth death at the facility in under two months, prompting Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) to demand answers about prison conditions and medical care procedures.
- Fourth inmate from Huron Valley women’s prison dies within two months
A fourth inmate has died at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility within two months. Dalephenia Jones, 62, died on July 2 after a cardiac event and hospitalization, while three other inmates—Ashley Hoath, Rebecca Fackler, and Khaira Howard—died between May 13 and June 6. The Michigan Department of Corrections is investigating Jones’ death.
- Warden at Huron Valley women’s prison goes on ‘personal leave’ amid controversy over deaths
The warden of Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Michigan has taken a temporary personal leave amid investigations into three inmate deaths since May 13. The Michigan Department of Corrections is examining conditions linked to medical neglect, toxic mold, overcrowding, and inadequate care, with community activists and families alleging preventable failures.
- Michigan prisons leader defends oversight of women’s prison after 3 deaths
The Michigan Department of Corrections director defended oversight of a women’s prison following three inmate deaths within a month. US Rep. Debbie Dingell called for intervention, citing concerns over health and safety conditions, while the department highlighted stable grievance numbers and ongoing investigations.
- She’s 11 months from possible parole. Krystal Clark fears she won’t survive to see it
Krystal Clark, an incarcerated woman 11 months from possible parole at Huron Valley Correctional Facility, claims black mold exposure has caused severe health issues. Three women recently died at the prison, raising concerns about healthcare conditions, while the Michigan Department of Corrections denies widespread mold problems.
- Dingell asks Whitmer for answers on conditions at women’s prison after third death in a month
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell requested answers from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer regarding conditions at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility after three deaths in a month. The letter highlights reports of toxic mold, inadequate medical care, and federal lawsuits related to the prison. State lawmakers have also raised concerns about health and safety issues at the facility.