MIAMI -- The family of an inmate who died after being at Miami-Dade County's Metro West Detention Center is demanding a full investigation into his death and the county has complied.

On Thursday, an attorney for the family of Rodolfo Ramos showed photographs and videotape of Ramos in a coma just before he died on April 14.

"This could be anybody's brother, anybody's cousin, anybody's uncle, who made a mistake and was fighting for their day in court," said Lynn Overmann, the family's attorney.

Ramos, 41, was arrested on kidnapping and robbery charges in February of 2006 and was awaiting his trial.

He suffered from diabetes and sarcoidosis, an inflammation that produces tiny lumps of cells in various organs in the body and is treated with steroids, but Ramos's family said he didn't receive proper treatment while he was at Metro West.

"He used to call me and say, 'Can you please call over here, you know, tell them to do something, take care of me, give me my medication.' They weren't even giving him his medication," said Ramos's niece, Yeisleny Nodarfe.

Overmann also produced jail records indicating that some guards warned about Ramos's condition, but still nothing was done.

"Inmate Ramos should not be housed in general population, he needs to be in a medical housing unit," Overmann quoted the report as saying. "This situation needs to be addressed immediately in order to prevent a tragic, unforeseen incident." Overmann said that Ramos wasn't transferred to a hospital until he was found unconscious in his cell and his family says at that point he was lying in his own feces.

"Nobody deserves to have their face bitten by insects, not in America," said Overmann.

The Miami-Dade Corrections Department released a statement on Thursday in response to the inquiry.

"As the Ramos family grieves, Miami-Dade County extends its condolences to the family. The loss of a loved one is never easy and this is no doubt a difficult time for them. As a county, we go to great lengths to provide medical care for those who could otherwise not afford it, regardless of their circumstances. While incarcerated, Mr. Ramos was regularly seen by doctors and medical staff, and hospitalized as needed. While Mr. Ramos's medical history is quite extensive and complex, there is no indication of a lack of medical care or attention in his case. However, as with any death at our corrections facilities, Miami-Dade County is investigating this matter."

Miami-Dade homicide is also investigating. Miami-Dade police said they are waiting for autopsy reports to be completed.