John McAllister Eastside Death, Pine Bluff Inmate from Netflix's "Unlocked: A Jail Experiment" docuseries has died

Pine Bluff Inmate from Netflix’s “Unlocked: A Jail Experiment” docuseries John McAllister also known as Eastside has sadly passed away. He died at the age of 29 on Sunday 2nd June 2024 leaving those who knew him devastated. He was serving a three-year sentence for a litany of felonies including drug-related offenses, breaking and entering, theft, and illegal possession of firearms, McAllister’s story epitomized the cyclical nature of crime and punishment.

Unlocked: A Jail Experiment offered viewers a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the lives of inmates like McAllister, grappling with the consequences of their actions while navigating the harsh realities of incarceration. His presence in the series served as a poignant reminder of the human faces behind the prison walls, each with their own narratives of triumph and tragedy. However, McAllister’s narrative took a tragic turn with his sudden passing on a Sunday morning, leaving behind unanswered questions and a community mourning the loss of a troubled soul.

Found unresponsive in his bunk, he was swiftly transported to the medical facility, where his life slipped away, leaving those who knew him reeling with shock and disbelief. The circumstances surrounding McAllister’s death, while shrouded in speculation, have been deemed free of foul play or suicidal intent. Beyond the headlines and statistics, John McAllister’s story underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reform within the criminal justice system.

John McAllister GoFundMe

A GoFundMe has been created by Melissa Regan and 2 others in order to support with John McAllister’s funeral and memorial expenses. The goal of the fundraiser was set to raise the sum of $15,000 but the sum of $215 has been raised. A statement from the account reads “Hello, my name is Melissa, and I am fundraising for my nephew, John McAllister, who tragically passed away on June 2, 2024, while incarcerated at Randall L. Williams Correctional Facility in Pine Bluff, AR. John was only 29 years old and had just 30 days left until his release.”