Family: ADOC officer died from an asthma attack induced by inhaling mace
It has been over two weeks since the officer's death and ADOC still has not contacted the officer's mother about her death.
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Another week, more incidents in Alabama prisons
Several incidents occurred last week throughout multiple Alabama Department of Corrections facilities.
Alabama’s prison system sees one of the deadliest weeks in recent memory
The ADOC spokesperson did not give a cause of death for each incarcerated man and said that their deaths are being investigated.
Former Secretary of State, ADP chair Nancy Worley has died
Worley was a former public school teacher and fierce advocate for public education.
At least 10 incarcerated men have died in Alabama prisons this month
Two deaths this week inside Alabama prisons bring the month’s total to at least 10.
Two more Alabama inmates die after testing positive for COVID-19
The deaths mark the 33rd and 34th deaths among inmates within Alabama’s correctional facilities.
Longtime State Rep. Alvin Holmes has died
Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to a call at Holmes’ residence on Saturday afternoon, and they found the 81-year-old unresponsive.
John Paul Dejnozka, the “Southwest Molester,” dies after testing positive for COVID-19
John Paul Dejnozka, 76, died on Sept. 9 after testing positive for COVID-19, becoming the 21st Alabama inmate to have died after being confirmed to have the disease. Dejnozka, who was dubbed the “Southwest Molester,” was convicted in 1980 in connection with the assault of at least 18 women in their homes, attacking, torturing and … Continued
14th Alabama inmate dies after testing positive for COVID-19
A 47-year-old man serving at the St. Clair Correctional Facility became the 14th Alabama inmate to die after testing positive for COVID-19, the Alabama Department of Corrections said Monday. Wilson Roosevelt Conner, who had multiple underlying conditions including end-stage renal disease, died Friday, the department said in a press release. He was tested for COVID-19 … Continued
Leaders react to passing of Alabama native John Lewis
Below are several reactions from leaders about the passing of Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon.
July 18, 2020