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Henry Finley

died January 18, 2025 · Macon State Prison, Macon County, Georgia

Henry Finley died on January 18, 2025, while held at Macon State Prison in Macon County, Georgia. Macon County coroner Eddie T. Hosley has said he was stabbed and has classed the death a homicide. The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed the death, sent his body to the GBI crime lab to determine the official cause, and said its Office of Professional Standards is investigating. The official cause and manner of death remain pending.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Macon County coroner, Eddie T. Hosley, says Henry Finley was stabbed to death by another person held at Macon State Prison, and the Georgia Department of Corrections says the cause is pending a GBI crime lab determination.

Reported by: Macon County coroner Eddie T. Hosley (medical examiner or coroner); Georgia Department of Corrections (the agency that held him).

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