Died in jail or a lockup
Benjamin Roberts
Benjamin Roberts, 45, died on March 10, 2023, at Parkridge Medical Center in Jasper, Tennessee, after being taken there from the Marion County jail. The Marion County Sheriff's Office said he was found unresponsive in the jail. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says he was experiencing a medical emergency and is investigating the direct cause of death, which remains pending.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Marion County Sheriff's Office and the TBI say he suffered a medical emergency, and the TBI is still investigating the direct cause of death.
Reported by: Marion County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) (outside investigators).