Died in jail or a lockup
Corey Jackson
Corey Jackson, a 41-year-old man, died on November 7, 2020, while held at the Shelby County jail in Tennessee. He was found in the shower at the jail, and a deputy said at the time that his death might be related to fentanyl exposure. An autopsy attributed his death to acute fentanyl and promethazine intoxication, which is classed as an overdose.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. The autopsy found acute fentanyl and promethazine intoxication, and a deputy said at the time that his death might be related to fentanyl exposure.
Reported by: autopsy; Shelby County jail deputy (the agency that held him).