The death of a 37-year-old woman in the Lane County Jail is under investigation by the Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office, the sheriff’s office said.

Karah Lynn Bowman, of Veneta, was found unresponsive by jailers during a routine check-in Sunday, July 27, according to a statement from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office released Tuesday.

“The deputy initiated a medical emergency response, and deputies and medical staff attempted life-saving measures including CPR. Eugene Springfield Fire also responded to assist, however the woman passed away,” the sheriff’s office statement said.

Under a sheriff’s office policy, all deaths “occurring while incarcerated in any jail, correction facility, or in police custody” require an investigation.

Previous deaths at the Lane County Jail include Barbara Stillwell in 2023. Her husband has a pending wrongful death lawsuit against the county.

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