Inmate Dies Alabama Prison Jefferson County
CONFLICT signal, reported in US, from wvtm13.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: Georgia, United States, Jefferson County, Alabama.
What Happened
An inmate serving a life sentence at the William Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama, died on Monday, Nov. 9, according to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office. Clifton B. Marshall, 65, had been hospitalized for over a month for 'continued treatment of significant natural disease' before his death. Officials confirmed Marshall was serving a life sentence for 1985 convictions of rape, sodomy, and burglary in Montgomery County. The Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner, Bill Yates, stated there was no evidence of trauma or foul play in the death. This marks the sixth inmate death in Jefferson County since October 1, with three occurring at Donaldson state prison. Alabama ranks first nationally in inmate deaths per capita at state prisons, with a 2024 mortality rate of 101.81 deaths per 100,000 incarcerated people, per Alabama Appleseed.
Why it matters
This death adds to Alabama's record as the U.S. state with the highest inmate mortality rate, raising concerns about prison health conditions. The death of a high-risk inmate in a facility already experiencing multiple fatalities since October suggests systemic issues in healthcare and oversight. With three of the six recent deaths occurring at Donaldson prison, officials face pressure to address rising mortality rates. Alabama's rate of 101.81 deaths per 100,000 incarcerated people—far exceeding Georgia's 65.29—highlights urgent need for prison health reforms.
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