Died in jail or a lockup
Joey Thomas Reach
Joey Thomas Reach, 57, was held at the Jefferson County Jail in Alabama when he died on August 26, 2026. During a welfare check that day, he was found in his cell and pronounced dead less than an hour later, according to news reports. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said there were no signs of foul play and that an autopsy would be performed to determine the cause of death. The cause and manner of death remain pending.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Jefferson County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).