An inmate at the Madison County jail in Alabama, William Fails, likely died from a cardiac event on January 5, 2026. Fails had been incarcerated since December 6 on a murder charge.
On the day of the incident, Fails reported feeling unwell. Following this report, he was transferred to the jail’s medical unit for evaluation. After approximately 30 minutes in the medical unit, he became unresponsive. Staff immediately initiated life-saving measures.
Fails was subsequently transported to Huntsville Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation.
The investigation into the events leading to Fails’ death is ongoing. Further details regarding the findings have not been disclosed at this time.
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