LAKEPORT, Calif. – Authorities are continuing their investigation into the death of a female inmate who died at the Lake County Jail on Sunday.
The female inmate who died was identified as Elizabeth Dara Gaunt, 56, of Santa Rosa, according to Lt. Steve Brooks of the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Gaunt, who was alone in a holding cell, was found unresponsive on Sunday afternoon by correctional staff during a routine cell check, Brooks said.
Brooks said correctional and medical staff were unable to revive her.
Both the Lake County District Attorney’s Office and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office are conducting investigations into the death, Brooks said.
Sheriff's office identifies female inmate who died at Lake County Jail
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