Deaths in Custody
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David Woodward

32 years old · died October 1, 2024 · Houston County Detention Center, Houston County, Georgia

David Woodward, 32, of Perry, died on October 1, 2024, while held at the Houston County Detention Center in Georgia. According to WSB-TV, he collapsed in his cell that afternoon and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the cause and manner of death are pending, and the Medical Examiner's Office has performed an autopsy while the investigation continues.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Georgia Bureau of Investigation (outside investigators).

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