58-year-old inmate found dead in Lauderdale County Jail

Jaylan Wright

May 1, 2024 at 9:05 PM·1 min read

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A male inmate was found dead in his cell in Lauderdale County on Wednesday.

According to the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), correction deputies found the unresponsive inmate inside his jail cell around 3:45 p.m. Deputies then notified the on-duty nurse and EMS.

LCSO says that 58-year-old Lewis Dean Simspon, of Florence, was pronounced dead. No foul play is suspected and it is believed that Simpson had a medical episode.

Authorities locate missing man in Lauderdale County

The investigation has been turned over to the Alabama State Bureau of Investigations. According to LCSO, Simpson has been transported for an autopsy.

Simpson was arrested on April 30, 2024, for charges of domestic violence, third-degree menacing, and resisting arrest.

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