Mitchell Williams
Mitchell Williams died in March 2014 while held at the Prince George's County Detention Center. A jail official said he was found hanging in his cell and called the death a suicide, though the medical examiner's report was still pending. His ex-wife Bridgette Williams and daughter Melanie do not believe he took his own life, and the family says he was upbeat and looking forward to his release about ten days later. His daughter Melanie said she refuses to let the death slide by, and the family wants answers.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed). A jail official called the death a suicide by hanging, while his family, including ex-wife Bridgette Williams and daughter Melanie, does not believe he took his own life and wants answers.
Reported by: a jail official at the Prince George's County Detention Center (the agency that held him); his family, including ex-wife Bridgette Williams and daughter Melanie (family or their lawyers).