Died in jail or a lockup
Gregory Wharton Jr.
Gregory Wharton Jr., 26, died on December 12, 2023, while he was held at the Muscogee County Jail in Columbus, Georgia. He was found dead in his cell. Coroner Buddy Bryan said he examined Gregory Wharton Jr. and found no signs of foul play or self-inflicted injury. The cause of death was still pending state autopsy results at the time of reporting.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Coroner Buddy Bryan found no signs of foul play or self-inflicted injury and said the cause of death was pending state autopsy results.
Reported by: Coroner Buddy Bryan (medical examiner or coroner).