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Cambrea M. Bishop

26 years old · died July 17, 2018 · Spokane County Jail, Spokane County, Washington

Cambrea M. Bishop, 26, of Spokane, was described by her family's attorney as strong and funny, someone working toward being the mother, daughter, sister, friend and coworker her family knew she could be. She is survived by her young son, Kade, and many relatives. She was found dead in a cell at the Spokane County Jail on the afternoon of July 17, 2018, after being held there for several days. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating, a spokesman said there was no obvious sign of how she died, and the medical examiner is awaiting toxicology results. The Spokesman-Review reported that she was the sixth person to die at the jail in about 13 months.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Spokane County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held her); Spokane County medical examiner's office (medical examiner or coroner).

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