Inmate’s death at Macon State Prison prompts investigation, Georgia officials say
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Jarraad Williams’ name after family clarified the spelling.
An inmate at Macon State Prison died Wednesday, the Georgia Department of Corrections said.
Few details were provided Thursday about the death of Jarraad Williams, who was serving 20 years at the facility in Macon County for voluntary manslaughter out of Dekalb County. A GDC spokesperson confirmed the death and said his body was turned over to the Macon County Coroner’s office. It was expected to be transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s crime lab.
His death was being investigated by the GDC’s Office of Professional Standards. Additional details were not available as the investigation was ongoing Thursday, they said.
This article may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
This story was originally published July 18, 2024 at 11:44 AM.
