# Death in Custody: Medical, Not Criminal

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Podcast: [Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712)
Published: 2026-06-19T21:21:23+00:00
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A Clackamas County jail inmate died after a chaotic arrest and restraint, but investigators found no criminal negligence. Gerlinde Spring Lynch, 47, died from cardiac arrest worsened by meth toxicity, obesity, and heart disease — all compounded by her resistance during booking. Toxicology revealed over 1,500 ng/mL of methamphetamine in her system just hours after arrest. Despite medical efforts, she died shortly after being placed in a restraint chair. The DA clarified her death was medically classified as a homicide — not legally — because no misconduct by staff was proven. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3145442ee03d9aed

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