Jamal Wilson
Jamal Wilson was 38 years old and lived in a faith-based honor dorm at Elmore Correctional Facility, where he had spent nearly fifteen years and was months away from a chance at going home. On October 29, 2024, he was assaulted in that dorm, and he died at a hospital on November 1. According to the Equal Justice Initiative, the prison did not let his family see him until after he had died.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody (neglect alleged). Equal Justice Initiative, citing witnesses, says Jamal Wilson was assaulted in the honor dormitory at Elmore Correctional Facility and that the Alabama Department of Corrections did not let his family see him until after he died.
Reported by: Equal Justice Initiative, citing witnesses (advocates); witnesses.