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Died in prison

One of 2 people whose names were not reported

died December 28, 2025 · Cummins Unit, Lincoln County, Arkansas

A man died at the Cummins Unit prison in Gould, Arkansas, on December 28, 2025, according to the Arkansas Division of Correction. The department's chief of communications, Rand Champion, said internal affairs is investigating the death. No cause or manner of death has been officially stated.

Cause of death, as reported: Died in an accident. The Arkansas Department of Corrections says the death was an accident involving a piece of machinery and that internal affairs is investigating.

Reported by: Arkansas 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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