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James Lee Byrd

90 years old · died May 8, 2019

James Lee Byrd, 90, died on May 8, 2019, while in custody, according to a report in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer that was carried by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It includes no statement from his family or from officials.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

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