Jeffery Floyd

Jeffery Floyd was 45 years old. Equal Justice Initiative, citing multiple reports it received, says he had been diagnosed with severe mental illness, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. According to EJI, he died by suicide by hanging in his cell at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama, on May 1, 2026. EJI says he asked correctional officers for help the night before his death and received none.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). Multiple reports received by the Equal Justice Initiative say he died by hanging in his cell and that he asked correctional officers for help the night before and received none.

Reported by: Equal Justice Initiative (advocates).

News report

• The Continuing Tragedy of Death by Suicide in Alabama’s Prisons Equal Justice Initiative, July 13, 2026