Memphis man dies in DeSoto County custody; state investigation underway

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 15, 2026 12:44 PM CT | Published: January 15, 2026 11:31 AM CT

The death of a Memphis man in custody at a DeSoto County jail has been turned over to state authorities for further investigation.

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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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