CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Charleston County Coroner’s office has ruled the July death of an inmate as a homicide, citing medical neglect as one of the causes of death.

23-year-old Mary Brucato died inside the Charleston County Jail on Aug. 11, and since her death, questions have been raised.

Chief Deputy Coroner Brittney Martin released the cause and manner of death on Thursday. Martin stated that after a thorough investigation, the cause of death was determined to be complications of fentanyl intoxication, recent cocaine use and medical neglect.

The manner of death was determined to be homicide

Sheriff’s office spokesperson Lexi Douglas previously stated deputies , the North Charleston Fire Department and Charleston County EMS all responded after receiving reports of an unresp

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