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Bennie Doyce Skinner

68 years old · died February 11, 2026 · Donaldson Correctional Facility, Jefferson County, Alabama

Bennie Doyce Skinner was 68 years old. He was taken from William Donaldson Correctional Facility to a Birmingham hospital for treatment of several serious illnesses and died there on February 11, 2026. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said there was no evidence of trauma or foul play.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness

Reported by: Jefferson County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).

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