Williams, who was in the final stretch of a 12-month sentence for second-degree theft, was found “unresponsive in his dorm” on October 22, as per a statement from the Alabama Department of Corrections acknowledging a “possible inmate-on-inmate assault.”
In a tragic incident at Staton Correctional Facility in Alabama, 22-year-old Daniel Williams lost his life just two weeks before his scheduled release, as revealed by his grieving family
Disturbing accounts from Daniel Williams’ family and undisclosed prison sources disclosed that he had endured a horrifying ordeal, including kidnapping and torture for at least 48 hours before being discovered. His family, visibly disturbed by the extent of his injuries, described him as “beaten and bruised up,” with clear signs of being bound.
Tragically, Daniel Williams was declared brain dead upon reaching a sanitarium, succumbing to his injuries several days after being taken off life support. A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to cover the funeral expenses for Daniel Williams.
The situation has raised worries about the number of sad and avoidable deaths in Alabama’s prisons
Bryan Stevenson, who leads the Equal Justice Initiative, says, “Deaths like Mr. Williams’ are sad, could be stopped, and occur way too often in Alabama‘s prisons.” As investigations unfold, the community awaits answers regarding the circumstances leading to Daniel Williams’ untimely demise, with calls for urgent reforms to address the systemic issues contributing to such distressing events. The devastating loss of Daniel Williams serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges within the correctional system and the imperative for swift, comprehensive action to ensure the safety and well-being of inmates.
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