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Cynthia Aguilera Caron

died December 28, 2020 · Colleton County Detention Center, Colleton County, South Carolina

Cynthia Aguilera Caron was held at the Colleton County jail in South Carolina when she had an unknown medical episode and lost consciousness. Colleton County Fire-Rescue took her to Colleton Medical Center, where she died in December 2020. Coroner Richard Harvey and sheriff's office spokesperson Shalene Lowes have said the cause of death and manner are pending. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death at the sheriff's request.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Colleton County Coroner Richard Harvey and Sheriff's Office spokesperson Shalene Lowes described an unknown medical episode with loss of consciousness, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death at the sheriff's request.

Reported by: Colleton County Coroner Richard Harvey (medical examiner or coroner); Colleton County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held her); South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (outside investigators).

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