Died in prison
Lee Hatch
Lee Hatch, 88, died on March 30, 2024, while held at the William Donaldson Correctional Facility in Jefferson County, Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said he died of hypertensive heart disease and classified the death as natural. According to the report, he had been treated for a disease in the prison infirmary before he was found dead in the facility.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office ruled his death natural, from hypertensive heart disease.
Reported by: Jefferson County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).
Custody: Serving a sentence.