Died in jail or a lockup
Andre Jones
Andre Jones was 18 when died in 1992 while held in a jail in Jackson, Mississippi. Officials said Andre Jones was found hanging in the facility and ruled the death a suicide. Andre Jones's family and activists dispute that ruling and allege foul play.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed). Officials ruled Andre Jones's death a suicide by hanging, but his family and activists dispute that ruling and allege foul play.
Reported by: officials; his family and activists.