Charles Adair told jail officials he had schizophrenia. Less than 48 hours later, he was dead after officers restrained him in his cell.

Mental Health, Police, and The Death of Charles Adair

by Melinda Henneberger September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

A man turns himself in to police for old traffic tickets, tells them he has schizophrenia, and after an altercation at a Kansas City, Kansas, jail, is dead less than 48 hours later.

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