Inmate dies at 201 Poplar

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 29, 2025 12:51 PM CT | Published: May 28, 2025 1:56 PM CT

He is the fifth inmate at the Shelby County Jail, also known as 201 Poplar, to die this year. He is at least the 62nd since 2019.

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201 Poplar public safety Shelby County Jail
Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.

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