Died in prison

Melvin Perkins

died February 8, 2026 · Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, Rankin County, Mississippi

Melvin Perkins died on February 8, 2026, while held at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County, Mississippi, according to WLBT. Next of kin has been notified. The cause and manner of his death are pending, and no official explanation has been reported.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

News report

3 deaths reported days apart at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility WLBT, February 11, 2026

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