William Springer
William Springer was held at Valdosta State Prison in Valdosta, Georgia, when he was stabbed in the face and head inside the facility. He died at a hospital on September 16, 2025. His family said officials never contacted them and that they learned of the attack from other people held at the prison. The Georgia Department of Corrections said next-of-kin were contacted on September 15, when medical staff advised that death was imminent, a timeline the family's account contradicts.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Other people held at the prison told his family he was stabbed in the face and head there, and the family says officials never contacted them about his death.
Reported by: other people held at Valdosta State Prison (witnesses).