From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office reports that an inmate has died in custody on Saturday, December 11.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Jermaine Eric Crenshaw, 48, was booked into the Jefferson County Jail due to an arrest for burglary third-degree and theft of property fourth-degree on October 19, 2021.
“The decedent was found unresponsive inside his private cell by correctional staff performing a routine cell check,” Deputy Coroner William Yates said. “The cause of death has not yet been determined, but an autopsy performed on December 11, 2021, did not find any evidence of trauma or foul play associated with this death.”
The story will be updated when more information is available.