Died in prison
John Rutledge
John Rutledge was found strangled in his cell at St. Clair Correctional Facility on April 27, 2012, according to news reports compiled by the Equal Justice Initiative. His death was among several violent deaths at the prison that advocates cited in calling for change.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Birmingham News reported that he was found strangled to death in his cell.
Reported by: Birmingham News (reporters); Equal Justice Initiative (advocates).