Anthony Perez Brackins
Anthony Perez Brackins, 36, died on June 28, 2023, while held at Limestone Correctional Facility in Alabama. The Alabama Department of Corrections said he was found unresponsive in his cell, and an autopsy was planned. His family's lawsuit says the University of Alabama at Birmingham removed his organs and embalmed his body, which prevented an independent autopsy. The lawsuit, filed with seven other families against the corrections department and the University of Alabama System, says his organs were missing when his body was returned.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed). The Alabama Department of Corrections said he was found unresponsive in his cell and could not be revived, with an autopsy planned; his family's lawsuit says UAB removed his organs and embalmed him, preventing an independent autopsy.
Reported by: Alabama Department of Corrections (the agency that held him); his family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family joined a lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Corrections and the University of Alabama System, alleging that UAB removed his organs and embalmed his body before an independent autopsy could be done.