Lawrence Sumlin Obituary, Death; – An individual incarcerated at the Shelby County jail passed away on Friday morning, as reported by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The deceased has been identified as 60-year-old Lawrence Sumlin. TBI agents have stated that they initiated their investigation after Sumlin was discovered unresponsive within the facility. The exact cause of death remains undetermined at this moment; however, an autopsy has been arranged. The investigation is currently ongoing.