John Gordon
John Gordon, 42, was held at Bibb Correctional Facility in Alabama when he died on July 4, 2021. The Alabama Department of Corrections, through spokeswoman Kristi Simpson, said staff found him unresponsive and that his cause of death is pending a full autopsy. The department said foul play is not suspected. A man held at the prison told a reporter he believed Gordon had overdosed, a claim that has not been confirmed by officials. Sources report no further details about his life or the circumstances of his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Alabama Department of Corrections spokeswoman Kristi Simpson said the cause of death is pending an autopsy and that foul play is not suspected, while a man held at the prison told the reporter he believed Gordon overdosed.
Reported by: Alabama Department of Corrections (spokeswoman Kristi Simpson) (the agency that held him); a man held at Bibb Correctional Facility (witnesses).