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Dustin John West

26 years old · died December 13, 2013 · Hutchinson County Jail, Hutchinson County, Texas

Dustin John West, 26, died on December 13, 2013, while held at the Hutchinson County Jail in Stinnett, Texas. The Hutchinson County Sheriff's Department said he apparently hanged himself sometime between late Thursday night and early Friday morning, and that a cell check found him. The Texas Rangers were reported to be investigating the death.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Hutchinson County Sheriff's Department says he apparently hanged himself between late Thursday night and early Friday, and a cell check found him.

Reported by: Hutchinson County Sheriff's Department (the agency that held him); news report.

News reports (3)