Died in prison
Antonio Arnez Smith
Antonio Arnez Smith was 45 years old. His sister, Travella Casey, said he finished education programs while at Kilby Correctional Facility and cried when he finally left it. For months he waited for treatment and for a medical furlough while his stage 4 lung cancer advanced. He was released from Kilby on October 23, 2023, and died four days later. His family says his death followed months of medical neglect.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). His family says staff at Kilby delayed treatment and medical furlough while his stage 4 lung cancer advanced, which they describe as medical neglect.
Reported by: his family.