In the week since, the death has sparked a huge inquiry into why Ho was released from the King County jail - despite a psychiatrist's report calling him dangerous and in need of confinement. The frustration level is so high at the King County jail that seven employees talked with The Times, saying it was only a matter a time before there was a case such as Ho's. And, we've been saying it a long time. That sentiment is heard in other jurisdictions, too. A Renton judge has become so upset with the poor follow-through on commitment efforts that she's begun threatening King County with contempt of court if MHPs don't make the evaluations she requests for mentally ill inmates.
Private citizens have no such leverage - as many families have learned.
They, too, are angry with the system, describing heart-breaking efforts to have loved ones detained. But for the grace of God, that could have been my son who killed that man. With regard to this unnecessary death in Seattle this past week. There are 11 full story articles listed here.