The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the inmate as Charlie James Dunn. He was 27 and lived in Bessemer.

The Prison Journalism Project found a willing partner in Kay Thompson, DOC's communications chief. The former reporter gave approval and support to the projects.

23. We perceive the reason Pieterse is being labelled as a suspect is because he asked the police to comply with the law and follow due process before he acceded to a buccal sample. The letter of 17 ...