Died in jail or a lockup
Edwin L. Hesler
Edwin L. Hesler, 38, died on May 16, 2004, while held at the Meade County Jail in Meade County, Kentucky. He was found dead in the jail around 3:20 a.m. on a Sunday, several hours after his arrest. An autopsy found the cause of death was asphyxiation, and Kentucky State Police said he hanged himself. State police said they did not suspect foul play.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide
Reported by: Kentucky State Police (outside investigators); news report.