Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

James Cannon

48 years old · Hays State Prison, Georgia

James Cannon, 48, was held at Hays State Prison in Georgia when he was found unresponsive and not breathing in his cell. He was taken to an emergency room, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators have said there is a possibility of foul play involving his cellmate. His body was sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Medical Examiner's office, and the cause and manner of death remain pending.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Chattooga County Coroner's office and the Georgia Department of Corrections list the manner of death as pending, and investigators say foul play involving his cellmate is possible.

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