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Heidi R. Presson

51 years old · died April 6, 2026 · Lewis County Jail, Lewis County, Washington

Heidi R. Presson, 51, of Hoodsport, died at the Lewis County Jail in Washington on April 6, 2026. Her death was reported after she was found unresponsive in her cell. The Lewis County Coroner's Office said the cause was a massive pulmonary embolism secondary to a deep leg vein thrombosis, and that the manner of death is pending toxicology results. Officials have not released further details about the death.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness

Reported by: Lewis County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).

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