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Gregory Dobbs

39 years old · died March 2, 2025 · Anson Correctional Institution, Anson County, North Carolina

Gregory Dobbs, 39, was held at Brown Creek Correctional Institution in Polkton, Anson County, North Carolina. Staff found him unresponsive in a dormitory bathroom on the night of March 2, 2025, and he was pronounced dead about 30 minutes later. Officers said foul play is not suspected, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death, which remains pending.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Officers said foul play is not suspected, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has not yet determined the cause of death.

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