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Odarius Shaw

34 years old · died October 13, 2026 · Wilkinson County Correctional Facility, Wilkinson County, Mississippi

Odarius Shaw, 34, died on October 13, 2026, while held at the Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Mississippi. Reports say he was in distress and collapsed in his cell during a correctional officer's wellness check. Emergency medical crews arrived, and he was pronounced dead. Officials said no foul play is suspected, and an autopsy will determine the cause of death.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Wilkinson County Correctional Facility staff (the agency that held him); WLBT news report (reporters); Management and Career Training (the agency that held him).

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