Justin Wilkerson
Justin Wilkerson, who lived with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, was killed in January 2021 while held at a Georgia Department of Corrections facility after he was placed in a cell with another person. His mother, Stephanie Lee, has spoken publicly about his illness and his struggle, and she testified before a committee that he made multiple suicide attempts before his death. She said the department failed to treat his mental illness and failed to protect him. The report was published by Georgia Public Broadcasting in September 2021.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody (neglect alleged). His mother, Stephanie Lee, testified that he made multiple suicide attempts before his death and that the Georgia Department of Corrections failed to treat his mental illness and failed to protect him after he was placed in a cell with another inmate.
Reported by: Stephanie Lee (family or their lawyers).