Deaths in Custody
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James David Hinson

53 years old · died January 25, 2021 · Houston County Jail, Houston County, Alabama

James David Hinson was 53 years old and was held at the Houston County Jail while awaiting trial. He died in his cell on the morning of Monday, January 25, 2021. Coroner Robert Byrd said he had a history of health problems and appeared to have died of natural causes.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The coroner, Robert Byrd, attributed the death to apparently natural causes and a history of health issues.

Reported by: coroner Robert Byrd (medical examiner or coroner).

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