Allec Garcia
Allec Garcia, 34, died on July 3, 2024, while held at South Bay Correctional Facility, a Florida state prison that The GEO Group operates under a Florida Department of Corrections contract. His mother, Clara Garcia, said he was a wonderful son and person, and that his family was there for him. His family says they were not told of his death until days after it happened, and his attorney, Kimberly Wald, says he had stab wounds. The family has sued GEO Group, which says it is cooperating with investigators, while Department of Corrections records list the manner of death as pending.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Florida Department of Corrections recorded the manner of death as homicide, and his attorney, Kimberly Wald, says he had stab wounds.
Reported by: Florida Department of Corrections (the agency that held him); Kimberly Wald, his attorney, and his family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family sued The GEO Group over his death at South Bay Correctional Facility, and no settlement or award amount has been reported.