# Two inmates found deceased at Valdosta State Prison; GDC investigating – WALB > The Georgia Department of Corrections is investigating the deaths of two inmates at Valdosta State Prison. Antavious Bailey died on June 21 and Steven Bryant died on June 23, with official causes of d… **Published**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: https://gps.press/gps-news/two-inmates-found-deceased-at-valdosta-state-prison-gdc-investigating-walb/ **Author**: Georgia Prisoners' Speak --- The Georgia Department of Corrections is investigating the deaths of two inmates at Valdosta State Prison. Antavious Bailey died on June 21 and Steven Bryant died on June 23, with official causes of death pending autopsies by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation crime lab. The GDC Office of Professional Standards is investigating both cases as standard procedure. Bailey was serving a 15-year sentence from DeKalb County for kidnapping, armed robbery, and home invasion. Bryant was serving a life sentence without parole from Floyd County for aggravated sexual battery.