After two more deaths this weekend, 18 Mississippi inmates have died since Dec. 29.
The Clarion-LedgerJACKSON, Miss. – A state inmate died in state custody early Sunday, the second in the last 24 hours.
That inmate's death was followed by a week of riots and prison violence in which at least four inmates were killed. Since then, other inmates have died from suicide, fights with other inmates or natural causes. Feb. 1 — Jesus Garcia, 39, was found lying unresponsive in his cell. Medical personnel were called and began life-saving measures, which were unsuccessful. His cause of death has not been released.
Jan. 26 — Joshua Norman, 26, was found hanging in his single-man cell in Parchman's Unit 29, during a security check. No visible signs of foul play. Official cause of death is pending autopsy.
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