Shelby County jail inmate killed
An inmate was found dead Oct. 6, 2026 at the Shelby County Jail. (Courtesy Shelby County Sheriff's Office)
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is launching a homicide investigation after an inmate’s death on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 201 Poplar.
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201 Poplar inmate death Shelby County JailMary Evans
Mary Evans reports on public safety for The Daily Memphian. She previously wrote for the Clarion-Ledger and got her start at Ole Miss' The Daily Mississippian. When she's not in a courtroom or cheering on the Rebs, you can find her trying new recipes from The New York Times, running in Overton Park or scavenging for treasure in estate sales.
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