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Wesley Warren

68 years old · died January 11, 2026 · Donaldson Correctional Facility, Jefferson County, Alabama

Wesley Warren was 68 years old. On January 11, 2026, he was found unresponsive in the infirmary at William Donaldson Correctional Facility in Alabama and was pronounced dead about 30 minutes later. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said he had been under treatment for several serious illnesses and that an examination found no trauma or foul play.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office ruled his death natural, citing multiple significant natural diseases.

Reported by: Jefferson County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).

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