Coffee County, Ala. (WDNews) – Authorities are investigating after an inmate at the Coffee County Jail was found dead Friday morning.
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 37-year-old Eric Nathaniel Hicks was discovered unresponsive on his bunk around October 4. Jail staff and medical personnel immediately attempted lifesaving measures, calling Enterprise Rescue to assist. Despite their efforts, Hicks was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hicks had been in custody since June 16, 2024, facing charges of possession of a controlled substance, probation violation, and failure to appear.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is assisting in the investigation, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
