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Leanna Washington, 36, of LaGrange, Georgia, was found dead in the James Morgan County Detention Facility in LaFayette.
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No further information was given as to the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Staton returned to normal operations last week after being placed on quarantine since the end of November.
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Two other incarcerated men were reported dead on the same day.
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The demonstration and vigil on Tuesday were to remember those who have died in state custody in recent years.
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The total number of deaths in Alabama's prison system has now reached 13 in February and five so far in March.
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Correctional staffing levels within the department have seen dramatic decreases over the last few years.
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At least three incarcerated men died in Alabama state prisons in the final days of February. So far in March, four have died.
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At least nine individuals have now died in state prisons this month, according to previous confirmations from the ADOC.
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ADOC is adding more medical personnel and equipment after the review, but the department is seeking more time to execute.
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The letter suggests state officials follow the example of the state of Tennessee, which launched an independent investigation.