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Damien Pinnick

38 years old · died August 26, 2023 · Lawrence County Jail, Lawrence County, Indiana

Damien Pinnick, 38, died on August 26, 2023, while held at the Lawrence County Security Center in Bedford, Indiana. The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office reported his death the following day. The sheriff's office said it appeared a possible seizure caused his death, and the manner of death is listed as pending. The sheriff asked the Indiana State Police to investigate.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office said a possible seizure appeared to lead to his death, and the manner is pending a state police investigation.

Reported by: Lawrence County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Indiana State Police (outside investigators).

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