Died in jail or a lockup
Byron De La Beckwith
Byron De La Beckwith, 80, died on Sunday, January 21, 2001, after being moved from his jail cell to a hospital, where he arrived that afternoon. A hospital spokeswoman could not say what ailed him or what caused his death, and said the coroner's office would determine the cause. The cause and manner of death were still pending at the time of reporting. He is survived by his wife and a son.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined