Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Name not reported

died 2026 · Washington State Prison, Washington County, Georgia

This person was one of four people who died during a deadly disturbance at Washington State Prison in Georgia earlier in 2026, and they were held at the facility when it happened. The Georgia Department of Corrections says the death was a homicide. The department says its investigation into the death remains active.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Georgia Department of Corrections says the deaths came during a deadly disturbance at Washington State Prison, and its investigation remains active.

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

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