Deaths in Custody
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Jacob Deason

41 years old · died October 17, 2022 · Christian County Jail, Christian County, Kentucky

Jacob Deason, 41, died on October 17, 2022, while held at the Christian County Jail in Kentucky. Staff found him unconscious that Monday morning and an ambulance took him to Jennie Stuart Health, where he was pronounced dead. Christian County Coroner Scott Daniel said there were no signs of foul play or trauma and believes a medical problem caused the death, and his body was sent to Louisville for an autopsy.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Christian County Coroner said there were no signs of foul play or trauma and believes a medical problem caused the death.

Reported by: Christian County Coroner Scott Daniel (medical examiner or coroner).

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