Anthony Perez Brackins
Anthony Perez Brackins was 36 years old. On June 28, 2023, he was found unresponsive in his cell at Limestone Correctional Facility in Alabama, and he died at the prison health care unit. His family later sued, saying that after his death UAB removed his organs and embalmed his body, which kept them from getting an independent autopsy.
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's lawsuit says UAB removed his organs and embalmed him, preventing an independent autopsy, but no settlement or award amount is reported.