HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The family of a Hinds County detainee, who died after an alleged assault at the jail, demanded answers from authorities. According to Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones, Mielun Butler, 18, was found unresponsive in his cell on July 3, 2026. He was transported to Merit Health where he was pronounced […]
Family demands answers after Hinds County detainee dies after assault
Jul 16, 2026 | 12:17 PM