AL Authorities Investigating in-Custody Death at DeKalb Co. Detention Center

Inmate changed with in bank robbery dies

On Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, Corrections Officers within the Dekalb County Detention Center were notified of an unresponsive male inmate, identified as Mark Loveless (63 of Somerset, Kentucky). Corrections Officers notified Dekalb Ambulance Service and Fort Payne Fire & Rescue…

AL authorities investigating in-custody death at DeKalb Co. Detention Center

Authorities are probing the death of Mark Loveless, a 63-year-old inmate found unresponsive at the DeKalb County Detention Center in Alabama.

63-year-old male dies in DeKalb County Detention Center custody

DEKALB COUNTY — A 63-year-old man has died in custody at the DeKalb County Detention Center, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). They say Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, Corrections Officers within the Dekalb County Detention Center were notified of an unresponsive male inmate, who was identified as Mark Loveless, 63. Corrections Officers notified Dekalb Ambulance Service and Fort Payne Fire & Rescue and began rendering aid to Lov…

Inmate dies after found unresponsive in DeKalb County jail

An inmate died after being found unresponsive Wednesday at the DeKalb County Detention Center, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.