Ja'keisa Knox
Jakesia Knox, 29, died on October 6, 2026, after she became unresponsive while being treated for a medical issue at the Tuscaloosa County Jail, where she was being held before trial. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office said she had a medical emergency and was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. A person close to her family said she had recently given birth and had complained of chest pains. Officials said there were no signs of foul play or self-harm, but the autopsy is pending, and the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating and no cause of death has been released.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held her); Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit (outside investigators); Captain Marty Sellers, co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit (outside investigators).
News reports (10)
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- Woman dies after becoming unresponsive at Tuscaloosa County Jail
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