John McAllister, also known as Eastside in the Netflix series ‘Unlocked: a jail experiment’, has tragically passed away at the age of 29. He was found lifeless in his bed on Sunday and was swiftly taken to a medical unit in Arkansas, where he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Investigations suggest that there was no foul play involved, and it does not appear to be suicide.
Prior to his incarceration at Williams Prison in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, McAllister had already been imprisoned fourteen times. During his time in prison, he took up the role of a tattoo artist, providing tattoos to his fellow inmates. He was featured in the Netflix series ‘Unlocked: a jail experiment’ in April, where he confessed that he enjoyed the thrill of criminal activities, stating, “I have been surrounded by criminals all my life. I like the adrenaline rush you get when you know you could get caught.”
It is truly tragic that such a young man lost his life at such an early age. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
