Died in jail or a lockup
Mike Johnston
Mike Johnston, 66, of Alma, died on April 8, 2026, while held at the Bacon County Jail in Georgia. Jail staff found him experiencing medical complications and he was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Bacon County Sheriff's Office said natural medical issues are probable, but the Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death, and the GBI is conducting an independent investigation.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Bacon County Sheriff's Office said natural medical issues are probable, while the Medical Examiner determines the official cause.
Reported by: Bacon County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.