Died in prison

Dewayne McKinley Byrd

41 years old · died April 26, 2026 · Ellis Unit, Walker County, Texas

Dewayne McKinley Byrd, 41, had been held at the Ellis Unit in Huntsville, Texas, since 2012. He was found dead on the morning of Sunday, April 26, 2026. The cause of his death had not been released, and an autopsy has been ordered.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Source

Beaumont man sentenced to 99 years for severe beating of 2-year-old; dies in Huntsville prison 12newsnow.com, April 27, 2026

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