Asonta Gholston, a cast member of Love During Lockup, passed away on September 1, 2023, after being involved in a car crash in his hometown of Toccoa, Georgia. He was featured on the third season of Love During Lockup along with his girlfriend, Raneka Hayes, and the couple was expected to appear in the upcoming season of Love After Lockup. Asontas passing was not the first for the Love After Lockup franchise, and despite the fact that he was just 33, he is not the youngest cast member who has passed away. Alla Subbotina from Season 1 of Love After Lockup passed away at the age of 31 due to addiction issues. Asontas cause of death was initially unclear, but it was later revealed that he was involved in a car crash while speeding, and he died in the accident. The car he was driving hit another vehicle at a high rate of speed, injuring four juveniles and costing him his life. Asonta left behind children and a girlfriend who was pregnant with his child. His funeral was held on September 10, 2023, at the First Baptist Church, and his burial followed at Toccoa City Cemetery.