Randall Dustin Simmons
Randall Dustin Simmons, 34, left three children, and his aunt says the family has been devastated by his death. He was found dead on a Sunday night, January 7, 2018, at Evans Correctional Institution in Bennettsville, South Carolina, where he was held. The Marlboro County coroner said he died by suicide. His family says he had been attacked by other prisoners several times and had asked prison officials to move him into protective custody, which they say never happened. His aunt says the state corrections system failed him and vows to hold it accountable.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed; neglect alleged). The Marlboro County coroner ruled it suicide, but his family says he had been attacked by other prisoners several times and asked officials for protective custody, which they say never happened.
Reported by: Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown (medical examiner or coroner); his family.