Died in prison

One of 3 people whose names were not reported

32 years old · died January 2, 2020 · Mississippi State Penitentiary, Sunflower County, Mississippi

A 32-year-old man died on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman in Sunflower County. Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton said he died of multiple stab wounds inflicted by another person held at the prison, and she classified the death as a homicide. She declined to release his name until his relatives were notified. PBS reported that other people held at the prison were injured in disturbances that same day.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton said he was stabbed by another prisoner.

Reported by: Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton (medical examiner or coroner).

Source

4th Mississippi inmate dies from prison violence in a week PBS, January 2, 2020

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