John "Eastside" McAllister, who appeared on the streaming giant's series Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, died just a month before his release.Cops have ruled out suicide and foul play as suspected causes for his death, but it remains under investigation.
The 29-year-old was found unresponsive at Randall L. Williams Correctional Facility in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on June 2.The Netflix series first aired in April, documenting a social experiment involving prisoners where they were given more independence. Based at the Pulaski Country Regional Detention Center, 46 inmates were allowed to come and go from their cells as they pleased under guard supervision.His aunt Melissa Regan said: "His sudden passing has left our family devastated", on a GoFundMe page set up to raise the funds for his memorial.Threesomes, age gaps & cheating…Demi Moore’s rocky love life amid Jonas rumours
"For the first time, John took a hard look at his life and was willing to make changes to become a better person."The news of his passing is devastating, especially since he only had 28 days left in his sentence and had so many plans and goals. "The series gave him the chance to grow, and for that, we are forever grateful. Thank you Netflix and Lucky 8 for making this happen."