Family of slain inmate wants DOJ involvement at 201 Poplar

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 03, 2023 12:53 PM CT | Published: November 03, 2023 12:53 PM CT

Deion Byrd was stabbed Oct. 26 in a holding cell awaiting a court appearance at the Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center, more commonly known as 201 Poplar.

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Ben Crump Deion Byrd Civil Rights
Ben Wheeler

Ben Wheeler

Ben Wheeler is an investigative reporter and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He previously worked at the Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan and Herald-Citizen.

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