Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Jairus Dantzler

29 years old · died February 14, 2023 · Valdosta State Prison, Lowndes County, Georgia

Jairus Dantzler, 29, died on February 14, 2023, at Valdosta State Prison in Valdosta, Georgia. No cause of death was made available at the time. Family members contacted the Valdosta Daily Times, which reported on the death in February 2024. Dantzler's family has asked for answers about how the death happened.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

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