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Jamar Greer

23 years old · died July 4, 2022 · Miami Correctional Facility, Miami County, Indiana

Jamar Greer, 23, died after being stabbed in the day room of a housing unit at Miami Correctional Facility on July 4, 2022, according to Indiana State Police. Police said staff found Greer with a stab wound, gave medical treatment and took Greer to a hospital, where Greer died. Police said a forensic pathologist ruled the death a homicide and that another person held at the facility used a homemade knife. The investigation is ongoing, and no other details were given in the report.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Indiana State Police say another person held at the facility stabbed Greer with a homemade knife, and a forensic pathologist ruled the death a homicide.

Reported by: Indiana State Police (outside investigators); forensic pathologist.

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