Justice for Michael Jefferson
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My 27 year old son Michael Jefferson was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in grade school. HIS struggle with this mental illness led to him getting into trouble over and over again. He being housed in segregation at Menard Correctional Center where he was labeled SMI (Severe Mentally ill).
On Tuesday July 11, 2017 I got a call from Menard Correctional Center telling me that Michael had been found unresponsive in his cell, transported to Chester memorial hospital, and pronounced dead. An autopsy performed in Randolph county claims to have no foul play. My primary concern was bringing my child home to bury him. I was charged for the transport of his body back to Chicago. Though frustrated I did all I could to get my baby's body back home to Chicago.
When I got to the funeral home here in Chicago I couldn't believe my eyes.My son's face is swollen beyond recognition. He still has blood in his nose cuts in his mouth, a knot on the side of his head. MY CHILD WAS MURDERED. While giving a proper burial it is important to me, my primary concern right now is finding answers. I must have an independent autopsy performed here in Chicago. I must find justice for Michael. Please help in anyway you can. I am sharing these pictures because I want the world to know what happened to my son and maybe we can stop this from happening to another family.
On Tuesday July 11, 2017 I got a call from Menard Correctional Center telling me that Michael had been found unresponsive in his cell, transported to Chester memorial hospital, and pronounced dead. An autopsy performed in Randolph county claims to have no foul play. My primary concern was bringing my child home to bury him. I was charged for the transport of his body back to Chicago. Though frustrated I did all I could to get my baby's body back home to Chicago.
When I got to the funeral home here in Chicago I couldn't believe my eyes.My son's face is swollen beyond recognition. He still has blood in his nose cuts in his mouth, a knot on the side of his head. MY CHILD WAS MURDERED. While giving a proper burial it is important to me, my primary concern right now is finding answers. I must have an independent autopsy performed here in Chicago. I must find justice for Michael. Please help in anyway you can. I am sharing these pictures because I want the world to know what happened to my son and maybe we can stop this from happening to another family.
Organizer
Janel Charles
Organizer
Chicago, IL
