Michigan releases prison autopsy, transfers inmate who alleged mold sickness
Summary
A woman inmate at Michigan’s only women’s prison, Krystal Clark, was moved to a health facility after claiming she got sick from toxic mold in the prison. Officials released an autopsy for another inmate who died recently, showing her death was from a blood clot and heart issues, not related to mold.Key Facts
- Krystal Clark was transferred from Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility to Duane Waters Health Center for medical care.
- Clark and other inmates have reported unsafe conditions, including toxic mold, leading to a class-action lawsuit.
- Four inmates have died in recent months at the prison; an autopsy was released for one of them, Khaira Howard.
- Howard, 28, died of a blood clot blocking an artery and a heart condition that caused fluid in her lungs.
- Clark claims respiratory problems, ear infections, and hearing loss from mold exposure and tested positive for common black mold and several bacteria.
- Michigan officials deny significant black mold presence, saying fungal spore levels in the prison are safe or only slightly higher than outside.
- Clark’s placement at the health center is temporary while a court motion is pending.
- Clark has been in prison since 2011 and will be eligible for parole in 2027.
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