John McAllister dead: Prisoner dubbed ‘Eastside’ in Netflix show Unlocked: A Jail Experiment found unresponsive in cell

A PRISONER who starred in a Netflix series has been found dead in his jail cell aged 29.

John “Eastside” McAllister, who appeared on the streaming giant’s series Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, died just a month before his release.

John “Eastside” McAllister, 29, died in his jail cell

Cops have ruled out suicide and foul play as suspected causes for his death.

The 29-year-old was found unresponsive at the prison in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on June 2nd.

He was rushed to Jefferson Regional Medical Center at around 8:50 am and pronounced dead soon after.

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.

Known by his fellow prisoners as Eastside, McAllister started a tattoo business during the show.

His aunt Melissa Regan said: “His sudden passing has left our family devastated”, on a GoFundMe page set up to raise costs for his memorial.

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