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Dexter Jarrod Burnett

35 years old · died September 16, 2022 · Valdosta State Prison, Lowndes County, Georgia

Dexter Jarrod Burnett, 35, died on September 16, 2022, while held at Valdosta State Prison in Valdosta, Georgia, according to Georgia Department of Corrections records. A Lowndes County Superior Court indictment list says another person held at the prison was later indicted in connection with his death. The indictment list describes the death as a homicide in which he was killed with a homemade knife. Any outcome of that case is not reported in these sources.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. A Lowndes County Superior Court indictment says another person held at Valdosta State Prison killed him with a homemade knife.

Reported by: Lowndes County Superior Court indictment list (court).

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