Kimberly Juderman : “Pineville woman smuggling fentanyl into jail, causing death”

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A Pineville woman has been arrested after the death of a fellow inmate, accused of smuggling and providing fentanyl to the woman who died early Tuesday, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. The victim was identified as 31-year-old Eugenia Maurice Mitchell of Alexandria. Deputies at the Rapides Parish Detention Center #1 in downtown Alexandria responded about 1 a.m. Tuesday about Mitchell suffering a medical emergency. Acadian Ambulance personnel arrived as jail personnel continued trying to revive Mitchell, but she was pronounced dead around 1:45 a.m. An autopsy will be performed on Mitchell to determine an official cause of death.

Tragic Incident in Pineville Results in Inmate’s Death

A Pineville woman has been taken into custody following the tragic death of another inmate at the Rapides Parish Detention Center #1 in downtown Alexandria. The victim, identified as 31-year-old Eugenia Maurice Mitchell from Alexandria, was found unresponsive in her cell early Tuesday morning. Deputies responded to the medical emergency, administering Narcan in an attempt to revive Mitchell. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead shortly after 1:45 a.m.

Details of the Incident

Investigations revealed that 30-year-old Kimberly Sarah Ekko Juderman had smuggled fentanyl into the detention center earlier that day. Juderman allegedly concealed the drugs inside a body cavity and provided them to Mitchell, who subsequently ingested the substance. The tragic outcome of this illegal exchange led to Mitchell’s untimely death.

Legal Ramifications

Juderman has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder, introduction of contraband into a penal facility, and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute. Her bail has been set at $1,150,500. Jail records indicate that Juderman was initially booked on June 3 for a city probation violation and failure to pay a fine warrant.

Ongoing Investigations

Authorities have stated that the investigation is still ongoing, with the possibility of more charges being brought against Juderman. An autopsy will be conducted on Mitchell to determine the official cause of her death. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is working tirelessly to uncover all the details surrounding this tragic incident.

This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: Rapides Sheriff: Woman gave smuggled fentanyl to inmate who later died