Leon Culver Kelly
Leon Culver Kelly, 47, of Eatonton, was a member of First Independent Methodist Church, according to his obituary, and he enjoyed fishing, golf and helping people. He is survived by his wife Rebecca, his son Christian and his mother. He died on December 9, 2024, while held at Central State Prison in Macon, Georgia. The Georgia Department of Corrections said he died after an altercation with another man held at the prison, and its Office of Professional Standards is investigating. A Macon-Bibb County deputy coroner said there were stab wounds on his body, but the cause and manner of death await autopsy and toxicology results.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Georgia Department of Corrections said he died following an altercation with another inmate, and a deputy coroner reported stab wounds while the cause and manner await autopsy and toxicology results.
Reported by: Georgia Department of Corrections (the agency that held him); Macon-Bibb County Deputy Coroner LuAnn Stone (medical examiner or coroner).