Died in jail or a lockup

David Justice

68 years old · died September 6, 2021 · Blount County Correctional Facility, Blount County, Alabama

David Justice, 68, was a longtime Montgomery businessman who owned a mattress store and was known around town as "Mr. Sandman." He was being held at the Blount County Jail in 2021 when he contracted COVID-19. He was admitted to a hospital and died there on September 6, 2021, according to the Blount County district attorney.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Blount County District Attorney attributes the death to COVID-19.

Reported by: Blount County District Attorney.

News reports (2)

"Mr. Sandman" Dies of Covid While Serving Time in Blount County Jail WAKA Action 8 News, September 8, 2021
Former Mr. Sandman mattress store owner dies while in custody WSFA, September 8, 2021

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