Update: Lawsuit for wrongful death of Alabama man in Walker county jail. He froze to death while in custody

The mother of Anthony “Tony” Mitchell, a Walker County man who died in police custody in January, has filed a federal lawsuit against multiple jail officials, including Sheriff Nick Smith, alleging that authorities deprived the man of his constitutional rights by leaving him in the jail’s walk-in freezer “or similar frigid environment” for hours. “This is one of the most appalling cases of jail abuse the country … Continue reading Update: Lawsuit for wrongful death of Alabama man in Walker county jail. He froze to death while in custody

Carrie DeanFebruary 14, 2023Leave a comment

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An Alabama man was arrested during a welfare check. Two weeks later, he was dead.

His family thought jail may be the safest place for him. But two weeks after his family called police for a welfare check and their loved one was subsequently arrested, Anthony “Tony” Mitchell was dead. Mitchell died after two weeks in police custody, according to his family. A family member said Monday that police told his loved ones last week that “his organs are shutting … Continue reading An Alabama man was arrested during a welfare check. Two weeks later, he was dead.

Carrie DeanFebruary 2, 2023Leave a comment

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Mom beat toddler son with brick, says devil made her do it

A Walker County mother is behind bars after authorities say she beat her toddler son in the head with a brick and choked him almost to death. Melody Smith, 33, told investigators that the devil made her do it, and that her 2-year-old son was the devil. Sure must be a lot of devil kids out there, because she is one of many to use … Continue reading Mom beat toddler son with brick, says devil made her do it