Earl Little
Earl Little, 33, died on July 6, 2018, while held at Pinckneyville prison in Perry County, Illinois. His children have started grief counseling, and his sister, Dana Caley, has described the family's grief at not knowing what happened to him. The family believes he was murdered, but says state officials have not released the autopsy, his medical records or his belongings. The Perry County coroner and the Illinois Department of Corrections are investigating and have declined to share details, according to WBEZ Chicago.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed). The family believes Earl Little was murdered, but the Perry County coroner and the Department of Corrections are still investigating and have not released the autopsy or cause of death.
Reported by: Earl Little's family (family or their lawyers); Perry County coroner (medical examiner or coroner); Illinois Department of Corrections (the agency that held him).