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Jean Carlos Jimenez-Joseph

Jean Carlos Jimenez-Joseph died by suicide while held in immigration detention.

Record ID
IB-001
Date of death
May 15, 2017
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Stewart Detention Center · Georgia
Facility / incident site
Stewart Detention Center
Category
Death in ICE detention
Nationality
Panama

What happened

Jean Carlos Jimenez-Joseph died by suicide on May 15, 2017 at Stewart Detention Center in Georgia after a period of solitary confinement. His death drew attention to isolation, mental-health care, and the treatment of vulnerable detainees. Advocacy organizations questioned whether custodial practices and medical responses contributed to the circumstances leading to his death.

Investigation & findings

The fact of his death in ICE custody is documented; any finding that particular personnel unlawfully caused the death requires case-specific investigative or judicial support.

Published updates

  1. May 15, 2017 · Custody death

    Jean Carlos Jimenez-Joseph died while detained at Stewart Detention Center.

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Last reviewed: October 25, 2026

Sources & records

  1. Primary source
  2. Additional source
  3. Deaths and Health Care Issues in ICE Detention CentersKFF · 2026 · Research analysis
  4. Mortality in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement DetentionJAMA · 2026 · Peer reviewed analysis