Joseph Fairchild
Joseph Fairchild, 21, was found dead during a security check at the Cummins Unit prison in Gould, Arkansas, in September 2025. The Arkansas Department of Corrections said his cellmate is suspected of killing him, and his body was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for investigation. Arkansas State Police later said they were investigating his death as a homicide. Officials have not released the name of anyone identified as a suspect.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Arkansas State Police said they were investigating his death as a homicide, and the Arkansas Department of Corrections said his cellmate is suspected of killing him.
Reported by: Arkansas State Police (outside investigators); Arkansas Department of Corrections (the agency that held him).