COBB COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES IN-CUSTODY DEATH
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April 23, 2025
COBB COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES IN-CUSTODY DEATH
MARIETTA, GA — Bunnie Large, a 42-year-old female detainee, passed away Tuesday, April 22, at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center. The county’s medical examiner is determining the cause of death.
The individual was homeless and did not provide contact information for a family member or friend. After some due diligence, the Sheriff’s Office was able to locate a next of kin.
“Time and time again, jails across our state are de facto homeless shelters, mental health facilities, and hospitals—the last resort for the most marginalized and broken amongst us,” said Sheriff Craig Owens. “As a society, we must address the root causes of these issues, rather than solely relying on law enforcement to manage the fallout. It’s time we invest in real solutions and get people the help they so desperately need.”
As is protocol for all in-custody deaths, an internal investigation is underway. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation declined to open a separate inquiry into this matter.
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