Edward Robinson was a 32-year-old African American man who died on September 24, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. An investigation determined he died from hypothermia while in custody at the Lake County Jail.

His death prompted scrutiny of the jail’s operations. The Lake County Sheriff’s Department later demoted the jail’s chief and placed two correctional officers on administrative leave. The Sheriff’s Department characterized Robinson’s death as resulting from natural causes.

Robinson’s family and advocates pursued legal action and public calls for accountability, framing the case as part of broader concerns about inmate care and racial disparities in the criminal justice system. Specific allegations in the litigation included negligence and misconduct related to his treatment in custody.

If anyone had contact with Edward while he was in custody or has information about conditions at the Lake County Jail that night, please come forward.