Hollis Bryant
Hollis Bryant, 28, died on December 17, 2023, after being stabbed during an altercation with another person held at Central State Prison in Macon, Georgia. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones said Bryant was pronounced dead early that Sunday, citing several stab wounds as the cause. The death remains under investigation, and the coroner's office has not determined its manner. Officials have said early indications point to self-defense by the other person, but that has not been confirmed.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Bibb County coroner says Hollis Bryant died of several stab wounds from an altercation with another person held at Central State Prison, and early indications suggest that person acted in self-defense, though this is unconfirmed.
Reported by: Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones (medical examiner or coroner).