Died in jail or a lockup
James Lester
James Lester, 39, of Owensboro, became ill about three hours after he was brought to the Daviess County Detention Center on April 9, 2017. He was taken to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Kentucky State Police said an autopsy showed no signs of trauma, but toxicology results were still pending and the exact cause of death was under investigation.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Kentucky State Police are investigating and say the cause of death is still pending toxicology results; an autopsy showed no signs of trauma.
Reported by: Kentucky State Police (outside investigators); autopsy.