Dana December Smith
Dana December Smith died on September 13, 2020, while held at Mt. Olive Correctional Center in Fayette County, West Virginia. Over his years in prison he wrote appeals and habeas briefs for other people, and he was known for that work at the facility. Media coverage attributed his death to COVID-19, according to his attorney, Robert Dunlap. Dunlap has raised concerns about how the virus was handled in regional jails and prisons. A private service with military graveside rites was planned.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Media coverage attributed his death to COVID-19, and his attorney, Robert Dunlap, questions how the virus was handled in regional jails and prisons.
Reported by: news coverage; attorney Robert Dunlap (family or their lawyers).