Died in prison
Nicholas Duell Hardy III
Nicholas Duell Hardy III was taken from the prison in Pearl, Mississippi, to a hospital on Jan. 27, 2026, with liver cancer, and he died there on Feb. 4. According to his aunt, Jojo Irwin, who has spoken publicly about the family's experience, the family was not told of his death until Feb. 11, leaving them without basic information or a chance to say goodbye. His aunt attributes his death to liver cancer, and no official manner of death has been reported.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). His aunt, Jojo Irwin, says he had liver cancer and that his mother was not notified of his death until Feb. 11, 2026.
Reported by: his aunt, Jojo Irwin (family or their lawyers).