Marquis Jefferson
Marquis Jefferson was killed in May 2022 at Washington State Prison in Georgia, where he was held in custody. According to the record provided, he died in a fight and stabbing involving multiple people held at the prison. Video reviewed by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution shows other prisoners carrying his body to a dorm door, and the report says no guards were nearby to stop the attack or notice it. His brother, Riheem Jefferson, describes him as a brother who had no chance and says the family has been left with questions about how it happened.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody (disputed; neglect alleged). Video shows other prisoners carrying his body to a dorm door because no guards were nearby to stop the attack, and his brother says the family is left with questions about how it happened.
Reported by: his brother; news reports.