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Died in jail or a lockup

Christopher Hinkle

Christopher Hinkle died while held in the Philadelphia jails. His family says he was beaten by a cellmate, and their lawsuit against the city is pending. The date of his death is not given in the material provided.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. His family, in a pending lawsuit, says a cellmate beat him to death while he was held in the Philadelphia jails.

Reported by: his family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).

Lawsuit: His family has a pending lawsuit against the city over his death in the Philadelphia jails, and no payment has been reported.

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