Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

James Dwain Nelson

died December 1, 2024 · Montford Unit, Jones County, Texas

James Dwain Nelson died on December 1, 2024 while held at Montford Unit Regional Medical Facility, a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Texas Office of the Attorney General custodial death report (the agency that held them). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held them.

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