Snohomish County Jail inmate, age 27, dies after head injury.

Snohomish County Jail inmate, age 27, dies after head injury.
Some questions stand as to the handling, of the medical attention and treatment of kin.

Lindsey Lason was no longer being held when her cousin came into the jail visiting area to inquire of Lindsey’s well being. That was all Jail representatives had to offer when asked about Lindsey. After not hearing from Lindsey after a few days, her cousin came into the Snohomish County Jail to inquire. Instead of being met by a grief counselor, or a superior jail official, she was greeted with threats of her own arrest and detention.

The Herald had announced the investigation into the death of a 27 year old female. The name was with held, most likely pending the contact of the next of kin. However the Snohomish county jail had no problems de-humanizing the person by announcing that the inmate was being held for prostitution and possession of a controlled substance.  It was not until three days later that jail officials had released Lindsey’s name, her charges, and that the cause of death was still being investigated.

Prior to the release of her name the story among the people that knew Lindsey seemed  full of unknowns, and pointed to sheer neglect on the county’s part. The story claims that she had fell out of bed while sleeping on the top bunk. Lindsey had suffered a head injury. I am also being told that she had a history of seizures. The initial story claimed no knowledge of her receiving medical attention. The cell mate of Lindsey had claimed that Lindsey complained of serious head pain, but was told to sleep it off. Over the years of raising four children, riding motorbikes, horses and just plain being a boy, even I know that anyone suffering a head injury is at risk of a concussion. I even know that a person suffering a head injury should be observed and kept awake for a minimum of two hours. Symptoms such as nausea and vomiting are serious signs of a life threatening concussion that require an immediate trip to the emergency room. Regardless of request for medical attention the woman was found dead as she had died an un-timely death before morning.

(New Details)After a week the Herald still reported that Lindsey’s death was under investigation and now the story includes a trip to the jail’s medical wing. Lindsey was moved to the triage floor of the facility.

This is where I become opinionated.

The behavior of the Snohomish County jail seems guilty.
Just as a shoplifter justifies stealing from a big store, the county had justified the inmates death by pointing out the charges.

 Just as a criminal reserves the right to remain silent, so too did the County jail reserve their right to minimize any and all details.

 Just as a criminal threatens to bully a store employee when asked about the items they stole; Snohomish County offered Lindsey’s cousin a criminal charge and a trip to jail herself, instead of asking her to wait while they retrieved a superior officer, or even a grief counselor to ease the pain.


There is no doubt in my mind Snohomish county is guilty of neglect at the very least. I am fully aware that jail is jail, and it does not require that a person’s stay is pleasant. I also know that no matter how many times a woman rents herself ,or uses a controlled substance, it does not constitute the death penalty. Lindsey was given a punishment that fit within guidelines set forth by the people of Washington State. The mind set that allows us to de-humanize a prostitute, or drug addict has allowed the employees of Snohomish County to deny a person. A person incarcerated or not, deserves the right to live and the right to die with dignity. The crimes that Lindsey had been charged with are the type of which a person can right. Lindsey could have served her time and evolved to be a person of righteousness. We will never know. If the investigation does show a fault in the actions of the jail, it would also be safe to say that Lindsey had suffered a cruel and unusual punishment. Her nine year old son will never see any change in his mother. Never know if her prayers would be answered. No longer can we call it a correctional facility if in fact they are no longer correcting, but instead erasing.  Maybe the logo should now say Snohomish County Erasing instead of Snohomish County Corrections.

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Jeremy Mayfield can't stop going fast! From nascar to nose candy, fast as fast can be, the police just caught me!

In 2009 eternally banned Nascar driver , Jeremy Mayfield, tested positive for drug use. Most recently he was arrested for possessing 1.5 grams of methanphetamine, and having thousands of dollars of stolen goods on his property.

Often times goods are traded off for drugs at a fraction of their value. A "tweaker" needs a fix and can't seem to get up for work two weeks a month. It end up being a common practice for people to get close to their dealers house and start kicking in shed doors. Not wanting to carry stolen goods too far, or pawn them in the event they become reported stolen, they sell them directly to the guy with the dope.

The other theory I have, with Jeremy Mayfield is slightly different. Jeremy's fifteen minutes of fame gained him a large circle of close friends. His racing career even made the man some money that with propper investment could have lasted a lifetime. I find it hard to believe that 1.5 grams would make Jeremy a big time dealer. The total quantity selling at a hundred and fifty dollars to seven people is not really the type of dealing that would make him tons of money.

However, birds of a feather flock together. Jeremy uses dope, has some disposable income, and a use for tools. His fan based groupies that know him are bound to try to trade him dope or cash for stolen tools.

When you learn about the instinct driven habits of an addict, it is easy to believe they are selling their entire life to buy their drugs. When your life long friend comes to you with their sob story about diapers, milk, or rent; You believe that buying an old welder they had laying around might help them out.  Had you of grown up with your addict friend, it becomes hard to watch them sell their entire lively-hood to people that won't let them use it again.  That's where a life long friend can cost you your repore.

People like Jeremy are the ones that buy the tools to give their friend the money they claim to need. There is no serial number data base of stolen goods. No way to know if the welder came off the neighbors truck. I am going to host a serial number database. Starting tomorrow if you want to report something stolen, private buyers can search my blog for serial numbers before they buy. In the event something is stolen from you, simply post a comment with a description of the item, the serial number, and any potential reward. I will post it, and make the contents searchable for everyone.

There is a good possibility Jeremy Mayfield was aware of the stolen goods on his property. There is am even better possibility that he has a life long friend staying on his property that is selling dope, trading goods, and living on the kindness of Jeremy's guilt.

I can imagine that as Jeremy Mayfield became a famous Nascar driver, a few friends  were brought on the road with him. Jeremy's fame, and newly created job market for his friends became highly depended on. Certainly when Jeremy's drug use cost him his  career, several of his closest friends were let go as well. The guilt of costing people the jobs they depend on will often lead to allowing them to abuse one's kindness.

Obviously the drug test in 2009 proves that Jeremy Mayfield had used controlled substances in the past. One might even say that would be enough to lead another to believe; Jeremy disregards the law enough to receive, fence, or sell stolen property. I do have to say; A true addict seldom loses their dope. I also must point out that I have seen it done.

So is the tittle true?  Is it safe to sau that Jeremy Mayfield can not stop going fast? Anyone that reads my stuff should know that I honestly do not care. I believe that an addict should be allowed to use what they want. I do not however believe in stealing peoples things, or supporting people that do.

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