Died in prison
Adam Spurgeon
Adam Spurgeon died at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Tennessee after developing an infection following heart surgery. His mother, Kathy Spurgeon, said she was misled about his condition and that he was denied medication despite her requests. She said she did not sue because she feared retribution against her other son, and she has spoken publicly about her son's death and that fear.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). His mother, Kathy Spurgeon, says she was misled about his condition and that staff denied him medication despite her requests.
Reported by: Kathy Spurgeon, his mother (family or their lawyers).