Cordel Ladon Battle – Authorities are investigating the death of a 30-year-old Madison County inmate who was killed in an assault at a Bessemer correctional facility on Wednesday. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity of the deceased as Cordel Ladon Battle, who had been serving time at the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility.
According to officials, Battle sustained sharp force injuries during an attack inside the prison. The circumstances surrounding the assault remain under investigation, and authorities have not yet released details about a potential suspect or motive.
Battle was serving a sentence for a 2013 first-degree robbery conviction from Madison County. It remains unclear whether his death was related to previous conflicts within the facility or if it was a targeted attack.
Prison officials and law enforcement agencies are treating the case as a homicide investigation. Authorities are working to gather evidence and interview inmates who may have witnessed the fatal assault.
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident, and details about security measures or any prior threats against Battle have not been disclosed. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are expected to provide updates as they gather more information.
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