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

Mary Brucato, 23, died Aug. 11 inside the Al Cannon Detention Center 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 unrespons

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