Bobby Joe Jimerson
Bobby Joe Jimerson, 62, died on June 27, 2021, while held at the Sangamon County Jail in Illinois. He told correctional officers he could not walk while being taken to court, and he then became unresponsive. Jail staff gave him medical aid until paramedics arrived, and he was pronounced dead at St. John's Hospital. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon said an autopsy found significant natural disease and no signs of injury or trauma, but the cause of death remains pending histology and toxicology review, and the Illinois State Police and the coroner are still investigating.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Coroner Jim Allmon's autopsy found significant natural disease and no signs of injury, but the cause of death remains pending histology and toxicology review.
Reported by: Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon (medical examiner or coroner).