Corrections Center inmate found unresponsive, dies 2 days later

By , Daily Memphian Published: May 13, 2026 5:14 PM CT

The inmate was taken to the hospital after being found. 

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Shelby County Corrections Center inmate death Demarcus Kerr

Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.

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