A Life Lost in Custody, A Family Demands Answers.
Daniel Linsinbigler died while in custody at the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. Despite clear signs of distress and pleas for help, he was left to suffocate in a restraint chair with a spit hood over his face. Eyewitness testimony contradicts the official narrative.
Case Summary
On March 7, 2013, Daniel Linsinbigler was arrested for indecent exposure and taken to the Clay County Jail in Florida. Days later, he was dead.
What happened between those two events has been obscured by silence, negligence, and conflicting reports. New audio evidence and eyewitness testimony — including a sworn statement by a fellow inmate — paint a chilling picture of abuse, inaction, and a failed investigation.
Daniel’s death was not inevitable. It was preventable. And it demands justice.
Key Facts
- Name of Victim: Daniel Linsinbigler Joseph.
- Date of Death: March 12, 2013.
- Location: Clay County Sheriff’s Office Jail
- Arrest Charge: Indecent exposure
- Key Witness: A fellow inmate (an attorney by training) housed in a nearby cell
- Eyewitness Claims:
- Daniel was teased and mocked by deputies
- He begged for medical care, complained of chest pain, and said he couldn’t breathe
- He was sprayed with chemical gas, strapped into a restraint chair, and fitted with a spit hood
- Deputies ignored his pleas and medical distress
- He died shortly after, while still restrained
Case Videos
Eyewitness Testimony Highlights
A fellow inmate provided sworn testimony that directly contradicts the official police narrative:
- Daniel did not resist officers, but begged for help repeatedly.
- Deputies teased and ridiculed him about his arrest.
- He was denied medical care even though he complained of chest pain and said, “I can’t breathe.”
- After being gassed and restrained, Daniel remained compliant — but deputies still left the spit hood on.
- The eyewitness heard Daniel die — followed by deputies attempting CPR and discussing how to write their reports.
Investigative Failures
- The FDLE investigator interrupted the witness repeatedly and steered the narrative.
- Interviews of key witnesses were short, incomplete, and dismissive.
- Deputies involved faced no disciplinary action, despite evidence of misconduct.
- No medical emergency protocol was followed.
Daniel’s death is part of a broader pattern of neglect and abuse in correctional facilities — especially toward mentally vulnerable individuals. When law enforcement fails to protect those in its custody, the justice system must be held accountable.
Daniel Linsinbigler was a son, a father, and a person who deserved dignity and care — not torture and silence. This page is dedicated to keeping his memory alive and his story heard.
