Died in prison
Ricky Mathis
Ricky Mathis died on April 5, 2026, while held at Baldwin State Prison in Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The department said there were no reports or signs of an altercation involving him. The cause of death has not been released; his body was sent to the GBI crime lab, and the department's Office of Professional Standards is investigating.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Georgia Department of Corrections (the agency that held him); Georgia Bureau of Investigation (outside investigators).