An inmate named Lawrence Williams from Lowndes County, Georgia, was killed in a fight at Hays State Prison in Trion. The incident occurred last week, and the cause of death is still under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed Williams’ death, and his body was sent for further examination to determine the official cause of death. The Office of Professional Standards is conducting an investigation into the incident, but details are limited due to the ongoing nature of the investigation. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident, as there have been at least 44 homicides in Georgia prisons this year, compared to 38 homicides last year. Hays State Prison, where the incident took place, was built in 1989 and houses close-security inmates who are considered dangerous or high-risk. There are a total of 34 state prisons in Georgia, accommodating nearly 47,000 felony offenders.