Died in prison
Joseph Paul Mitchell
Joseph Paul Mitchell was 60 years old and originally from Huntsville, Alabama, where several members of his family live. On the night of Sunday, October 9, 2022, correctional staff found him dead at William Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer. Afterward, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office struggled to find his relatives to tell them. The coroner saw no evidence of foul play or trauma, and the cause of his death awaited an autopsy.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Jefferson County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).