The Cobb Sheriff’s Office said Monday that a woman being held at the Cobb Adult Detention Center has died.
In a release, sheriff’s spokesperson Randi Okray said that Clara Palmer was pronounced dead at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Saturday evening.
Okray said she had been rushed there after being found unresponsive in her cell and that emergency responders began administering CPR.
The release said the Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine a cause of death.
According to a booking report, Palmer, 39, from Union City, had been held without bond since Dec. 11 on a variety of charges, including possessing a weapon while committing a crime, possession of methamphetamine, theft by receiving stolen property and tampering with evidence.
The release also included a message citing figures from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that “an estimated 90% of individuals who die by suicide have a diagnosable mental health condition—most often depression or a substance use disorder—at the time of their death.
“The holidays can sometimes feel overwhelming. Sheriff Owens urges detainees and their loved ones to seek help if they need emotional support,” the release stated.
“Individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or severe emotional distress can call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”
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