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A.E. Kingratsaiphon

died June 22, 2016 · Lee Correctional Institution, Lee County, South Carolina

A.E. Kingratsaiphon died on June 22, 2016, in his cell at Lee Correctional Facility in Bishopville, South Carolina. According to SLED warrants, three other men held at the prison entered the cell and stabbed him with homemade edged weapons. A second man held there, Anthony Major, was stabbed multiple times and taken to a nearby hospital for life-saving procedures. Three men have been charged with murder in connection with the death, according to the warrants reported by WIS News 10.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. SLED warrants say three other inmates entered his cell and stabbed him with homemade edged weapons.

Reported by: SLED warrants (outside investigators).

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