Died in jail or a lockup
Rodney Wilson
Rodney Wilson, 49, died in July 2025 at Grady Memorial Hospital after a fall inside the Fulton County Jail, where he was being held. The medical examiner's office said he suffered cardiac arrest after hitting the back of his head, and his family chose to withdraw life-sustaining treatment two days later. The sheriff's office did not explain why no report was issued about his death. The article reports that where and how the fall happened, and who witnessed it, remain unclear.
Cause of death, as reported: Died in an accident. The medical examiner ruled that Rodney Wilson suffered cardiac arrest after he fell and hit the back of his head inside the Fulton County Jail.
Reported by: medical examiner or coroner.