Death of Wesley Barrow Under Investigation at Bryan County Jail in Savannah, GA – September 16, 2025
On September 16, 2025, 37-year-old Wesley Barrow was found unresponsive in a medical cell at the Bryan County Jail in Savannah, Georgia. Emergency personnel transported Barrow to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Preliminary reports indicate that authorities believe the death was self-inflicted, though a final autopsy report has not yet been released.
In accordance with protocol, the case has been turned over to a regional investigative task force unaffiliated with the jail itself. Officials have stated that Barrow’s death does not appear to result from negligence or procedural failure. This marks the first reported in-custody death at the Bryan County Jail since 2024. The investigation remains ongoing.
