Deaths in Custody
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Gregory Smith

57 years old · died March 9, 2016 · Fremont County Detention Center, Fremont County, Colorado

Gregory Smith, 57, of Colorado Springs, was held at the Fremont County Jail in Cañon City, Colorado, in March 2016. He collapsed while working in the jail kitchen and was pronounced dead at St. Thomas More Hospital. Fremont County coroner Randy Keller said there appeared to be no foul play. An autopsy was performed, and the official manner of death was still listed as pending.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office said he collapsed in the jail kitchen, and coroner Randy Keller said there appeared to be no foul play while the official manner of death remained pending.

Reported by: Fremont County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Fremont County coroner Randy Keller (medical examiner or coroner).

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