Died in prison
Elvin Cook
Elvin Cook, 31, was killed in his cell in the restrictive housing unit at Limestone Correctional Facility in Harvest, Alabama, according to reports the Equal Justice Initiative received and local media. Local media reported that a man has been charged with his murder. The Equal Justice Initiative said Elvin was the fourth person killed at Limestone in about six months.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Equal Justice Initiative, citing reports it received, says another incarcerated man killed him inside his cell, and local media reported the same.
Reported by: Equal Justice Initiative (advocates); local media.