The late Richard Woodford was from Lakeside, California. His death in a San Diego jail cell on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, has left his only surviving family member, Brittney Lawley, to bear the burden of his cremation costs. Richard was found dead in his cell, marking the sixth in-custody death in San Diego this year.
Brittney Lawley has set up a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the expenses for her brother’s cremation. She explained, "As much as I hate to ask anyone for help, my brother Richard Woodford was found dead in his jail cell. I am the only person he had, so this is all going to fall on me to pay for his cremation. I definitely don’t have the funds for that."
Brittney’s post has garnered support and sympathy from friends and the community. Kevin Case expressed his grief, writing, "Fuck man, I can’t fuckin’ believe this. I love Brittney Lawley, this fuckin’ kills me." Brittney replied, "I know, it’s still hard for me to wrap my head around."
The GoFundMe campaign aims to raise $2,000 to cover the cremation costs. Brittney shared her financial struggle, stating that she will have up to 30 days to claim Richard’s body from the medical examiner’s office once the autopsy and investigation are complete, which is expected to be next week.
The community’s response has been supportive, with many sharing the fundraiser to help Brittney during this difficult time. The campaign highlights the emotional and financial toll of unexpected deaths and the importance of community support in times of crisis.
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