Died in prison
Benjamin Pierce
Benjamin Pierce, 70, died on February 1, 2026, while held at the Michael Unit in Tennessee Colony, Anderson County, Texas. According to a state death report, his death was caused by an infection from a wound on his lower back and severe malnutrition. The report says he was found unresponsive and not breathing when he died.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. A state death report attributes his death to an infection from a wound on his lower back and severe malnutrition.
Reported by: state death report.