Died in prison
Kristi Perkins
Kristi Perkins died on July 12, 2026, while held at Pulaski State Prison in Hawkinsville, Georgia. The Georgia Department of Corrections said there was no altercation or sign of foul play and that the cause of death is undetermined. Her body was sent to the GBI Crime Lab for autopsy, and the department's Office of Professional Standards is investigating the death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Georgia Department of Corrections (the agency that held her); Georgia Bureau of Investigation (outside investigators).