Rebecca Fackler

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.