Died in prison
Cassandra Gilbert
Cassandra Gilbert, 55, died on February 6, 2019, at Navicent Health Medical Center in Macon, after being held at Pulaski State Prison. Her death has been attributed to liver failure resulting from cancer. Records show her cancer, believed to have spread from her colon to her liver and lungs, was not seen by an oncologist until January 2019, after she had long complained of abdominal pain. Her family and others have not been reported as disputing the stated cause of death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). Records cited in the account show prison staff did not get her to an oncologist until January 2019, after she had long complained of abdominal pain.