Died in prison
Bobby Earl Griffin
Bobby Earl Griffin, 63, died at the William Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama, on October 17, 2026. According to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, he was found unresponsive in his cell that Saturday evening and was pronounced dead shortly afterward. The coroner's office reported no evidence of trauma or foul play, and the final cause of death is pending further laboratory studies. No other details about his death have been released.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Jefferson County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).