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Lance Goad – Gila County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

Detention officer Lance Goad resigned during an internal investigation into the death of inmate Gene ‘Chad’ Beason, who died by suicide on December 25, 2018. Beason, who was hearing voices prior to his death, did not receive psychiatric care. Jail staff, including Goad, failed to perform required cell checks, allowing Beason to hang himself. Four other staff members were suspended without pay following the incident.

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