Death of Inmate Under Investigation in Multnomah County

Inmate death investigation in cooperation with the Gresham Police Department is underway.

36-year old Holly Jean Casey died last night while in custody at Multnomah County Jail. Photo: MCSO

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The death of 36-year old Holly Jean Casey is being investigated in Multnomah County. She was an inmate in custody when she died was found deceased in her cell on Friday at 7:30 AM.

An autopsy was performed on Friday by the Multnomah County Medical Examiners office. The MCSO has not received any official results from the autopsy.

Deputy Travis Gullberg with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, says Ms. Casey was booked into custody with the Sheriff's Office on Thursday at 2:46 PM for a Theft in the Second Degree warrant. She was arrested by the Portland Police Bureau North Precinct.

Ms. Casey's booking information indicates she was arrested at N Interstate and N Prescott and was transient at the time of her arrest.

Per protocol, the Sheriff's office has assigned two detectives, along with a detective from the Gresham Police Department to conduct the death investigation.