inmate dies in jail

pigeon forge's police chief's son

published: January 17 2008 07:41 AM updated:: January 23 2008 12:08 PM

According to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals inmate Bradley Baldwin age 36 of Sevierville died of an apparent suicide while being held in Sevier County Jail on theft charges. The incident is being investigated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at this time.

Baldwin was the son of Jack Baldwin, Chief of Police for the City of Pigeon Forge.

No foul play is suspected in the inmate’s death.

User Comments

#1 lady kay commented, on January 18, 2008 at 4:47 p.m.:

they have always had it out for Bradley, Now you can see the real side of Ron Seals

#2 Seymour865 commented, on January 18, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.:

How did Ron Seals contribute to Mr. Lowe's Suicide?

#3 duh commented, on January 18, 2008 at 9:07 p.m.:

This is a very sad situation,might I add if the wall's of the jail in Sevier County could talk, we all may learn a lesson. How much will contend to go uncovered and how long is it gonna take for the walls to crumble. I am a firm believer in what comes around goes around.

#4 Cause of Death commented, on January 19, 2008 at 12:43 p.m.:

According to other news sources the cause of death has not been determined. They did say that he had a history of drug use and it may have been a case of drug overdose.

He also died during the dinner time. Now, did he die before eating his meal or after?

#5 Seymour865 commented, on January 19, 2008 at 1:37 p.m.:

He hung himself, no one could have stopped him, if someone is serious about suicide they are gonna do it, some maybe successful some may not, obviously Mr. Baldwin was, simple as that

#6 sqrpeg commented, on January 20, 2008 at 7:26 p.m.:

What coverage other than the Seymour Herald has been had on this subject? Noted is the fact that the Mtn. Press has been silent - why? Responding to #4, Cause of Death - you must have information that has not been widely circulated - where was the Cook when this took place??

#7 Cause of Death commented, on January 20, 2008 at 8:03 p.m.:

Sqrpeg,
Sorry, no inside information, there were some posts on WBIR but they have been removed. One station did mention a drug overdose, but that has been removed. Someone suggested that he got drugs in the jail, but that too has been removed.

I assume the rumors were getting out of control so the stories were removed. Which is probably the best thing until the TBI reports. Most likely what I repeated was wrong, Sorry.

#8 Seymour865 commented, on January 20, 2008 at 11 p.m.:

I dont think the Mnt Press covers stories involing suicide. And yes I do have inside info

#9 sqrpeg commented, on January 21, 2008 at 7:03 p.m.:

Exactly what stories does the Mtn. Press cover - which bow-legged women are dancing with which knock-kneed men?

At least the Seymour Herald and WATE quoted the sheriff - no other coverage of which I am aware! I get no response from all others, but I'm waiting patiently!

#5 - Tell us the 'inside scoop' which you have.

#10 Seymour865 commented, on January 21, 2008 at 7:45 p.m.:

Can't say, I geuss in the world of internet lies you will just have to trust me, and by all means I'm not defending or defacing the Mnt Press or The Seymour Herald. I'm just being honest, I do know that some media outlets will not do articles on suicide, now on a natinol level i'm sure all media outlets will but some just won't on a local level.

#11 Citizen commented, on January 21, 2008 at 11:35 p.m.:

The Mountain Press will report stories on suicide. They did one last year of a woman in Seymour who committed suicide. I believe they hold back based on who the news is about.

#12 Seymour865 commented, on January 22, 2008 at 12:12 a.m.:

You know, you are right, i remember reading that, they actualy did have a small story on page 2 about the hanging but I don't think they put any names to it, I know 98% of the suicides in the county aren't printed. It may be that they just aren't reported to them, It would be great if we had an honest struthful media source, but hey so would world peace.

#13 madashell2 commented, on April 18, 2008 at 6:16 p.m.:

Does everyone know how many hours it was before the all seeing guards of Sevierville Co. Jail found Brads body?????