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Fidencio Perez

died April 27, 2018 · South Central Correctional Center, Wayne County, Tennessee

Fidencio Perez died at the South Central Correctional Facility in Clifton, Tennessee, a state prison. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said he was assaulted by his cellmate during a fight in their cell and died from his injuries. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation into his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says he was assaulted by his cellmate during a fight in their cell and died of his injuries.

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

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