Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Ricky Gilland

46 years old · died October 18, 2019 · Alabama

Ricky Gilland was 46 years old and from Vinemont, Alabama. On October 18, 2019, correctional officers found him unresponsive in his cell in an Alabama prison, and staff determined he had died. The Department of Corrections said no foul play was suspected and that it would release more information when its investigation was finished.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Alabama Department of Corrections (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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