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Hunter Lee Johnson

19 years old · died December 22, 2023 · Laramie County Jail, Laramie County, Wyoming

Hunter Lee Johnson, 19, of Cheyenne, died on December 22, 2023, after being held at the Laramie County Jail. His obituary announced services at Calvary Chapel and asked guests to wear western attire in honor of Hunter. Family members say he was found hanging in his cell shortly after returning from a court appearance. The Laramie County Sheriff's Department has not given a detailed explanation of the death and is investigating.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. His family says he was found hanging in his cell, while the Laramie County Sheriff's Department has not given a detailed explanation and is investigating.

Reported by: Family (family or their lawyers).

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