Jesse Hubbard
Hubbard, 51, was held at the Moss Point jail in Mississippi when he was found dead in his cell in early March 2006. His wife, Marilyn, said he loved life too much, and his family has said it will keep seeking answers. Coroner Vicky Broadus said he died by suicide by hanging, and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is also looking into the death. The family disputes that finding and asked the Jackson County NAACP to investigate; NAACP president Curley Clark said witnesses describe inappropriate conduct by some Moss Point police officers toward Hubbard and another person held there. A second autopsy commissioned by the family reportedly found bruises and marks on the body.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed; neglect alleged). The autopsy and coroner ruled it a suicide by hanging, while Jackson County NAACP President Curley Clark says witnesses describe inappropriate conduct by Moss Point police officers toward Hubbard and another inmate, and a family-hired pathologist's second autopsy reportedly found bruises and marks on the body.
Reported by: autopsy; Coroner Vicky Broadus (medical examiner or coroner); Jackson County NAACP President Curley Clark (advocates); family-hired independent pathologist (medical examiner or coroner); family.