James Harrison, Jr.
James Harrison, Jr. died on September 16, 2014, at the Kilby Infirmary in Montgomery, Alabama, while in the custody of the state prison system. His attorney, Walter Gray, said the death appears to have been from heart failure and that Harrison had been in poor health for some time, including a stroke earlier that year while he was held at the Russell County Jail. Gray also said Harrison had been thankful for a recent outcome in his case and had at times appeared to be improving. The Alabama Department of Corrections said it was not yet known whether his body would be autopsied.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. His attorney, Walter Gray, says the death appears to be from heart failure after a prior stroke while held at the Russell County Jail.
Reported by: his attorney Walter Gray (family or their lawyers).