Donovan James-Bovee Cool
Donovan James-Bovee Cool, 27, of Morenci, was remembered in his obituary as a fun-loving person who enjoyed video gaming and spending time with friends. He died on April 10, 2021, at the Charles Egeler Reception & Guidance Center, a Michigan state prison intake facility in Jackson. Michigan Department of Corrections spokesman Chris Gautz said he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was found unresponsive in his cell after talking with staff on the phone. The department said the death is considered to be from COVID-19 but remains under investigation, and that the determination could change after an autopsy; officials said there were no signs of foul play.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Michigan Department of Corrections spokesman Chris Gautz said the death is considered to be from COVID-19, though it remains under investigation and could change after an autopsy.
Reported by: Michigan Department of Corrections spokesman Chris Gautz (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.