Died in prison
Marcus Bernard Palmer
Marcus Bernard Palmer, 60, was held at the William Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama, when he was taken to UAB Hospital in late March 2025 for serious health problems. He died at the hospital on May 8, 2025. According to the Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner's Office, authorities found no evidence of trauma or foul play, and a postmortem examination was scheduled to determine the cause of death, which was still pending at the time of reporting.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner's Office found no evidence of trauma or foul play, and a postmortem examination was scheduled to determine the cause of death.