Died in prison

Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr.

82 years old · died June 26, 2020 · Donaldson prison, Jefferson County, Alabama

Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr. died on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Donaldson prison near Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 82. The governor's office said he died of natural causes.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The governor's office said he died of natural causes.

Reported by: Governor's office.

News report

Thomas Blanton, KKK bomber of 16th St Baptist Church, dies WBMA, June 26, 2020

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