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Chase Mathis

died June 4, 2024 · Elmore Correctional Facility, Elmore County, Alabama

Chase Mathis died in June 2024 while held at Elmore Correctional Facility in Alabama. His father, Tim Mathis, told state lawmakers that the warden called to say his son was dead but would not say where his body was. In a later account to lawmakers, Tim Mathis said Chase was killed in the prison and said he is angry that nothing has changed.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. His father, Tim Mathis, told lawmakers that his son was killed at Elmore in June 2024 and did not say who killed him.

Reported by: Tim Mathis, the father, as quoted to lawmakers (family or their lawyers).

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