Formal Report on the Death of Jody Wilson in LaGrange, Georgia – October 15, 2025

Authorities in Troup County have confirmed the death of inmate Jody Wilson, 56, following a medical episode that began while he was in custody on October 14, 2025. According to the Troup County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson exhibited signs of altered mental status and was evaluated by on-site medical staff before being transferred to Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center for further treatment. He was admitted, but hospital personnel notified jail staff at approximately 11 a.m. the following day that he had died.

Wilson, who had been held on a probation violation charge, was the subject of an immediate procedural response. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has opened an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death, as required in such cases. Officials have stated that the cause of death remains undetermined, and no further details have been released.