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Brandon Lee

44 years old · died October 27, 2025 · Scotland County, North Carolina

Brandon Lee, 44, died on October 27, 2025, while held at a prison in Scotland County, North Carolina. According to correctional officials, he was found unresponsive in his cell. Local EMS crews pronounced him dead shortly after noon. Correctional officials reported the death as apparently a suicide, and the state said it would investigate.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. NC correctional officials reported the death as apparently a suicide, and the state said it would investigate.

Reported by: NC Correctional officials (the agency that held him); local EMS crews.

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