Jailed in Crisis: Rodricus Lewis needed mental health care. He died in a solitary cell.

By: Abbey Kim

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 3,469

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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This article was produced as a collaboration between Arkansas Advocate and the Investigative Reporting Lab at Yale.

EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of death and mental health distress. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.

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