Man dies in cell after being eaten alive by bed bugs, family demands investigation

The family of Lashawn Thompson is demanding an investigation into his death after they claim he was eaten alive by bedbugs and insects while he was being held in a cell in a psychiatric wing of a US prison.

Thompson was found dead in his cell in September 2022, and the exact cause of his death has yet to be determined. His family conducted some initial research and shared photos with the press to support their claim.

While bedbug bites are usually not deadly, in extreme cases, they can lead to anemia, which, if left untreated, can be fatal. The local authorities have promised to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.