Detainee Killed in Mississippi Jail | Jackson News

A detainee at the Hinds County Detention Center, Mielun Butler, was brutally beaten to death inside the jail just one day after being granted a million-dollar bond — a chilling incident captured on video with bystanders urging him to say “Long live, Melvin.” The sheriff’s office is conducting an internal probe while the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation handles the criminal investigation, placing at least one officer on paid administrative leave. Authorities have not confirmed whether that officer operated the phone used to record the attack, and no final conclusions are expected until investigations wrap up — raising urgent questions about safety and accountability behind bars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90715fcee182d21d