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Died in prison

Jay Witt

53 years old · died September 25, 2019 · Nebraska State Penitentiary, Nebraska

Jay Witt, 53, died on September 25, 2019, while held at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Nebraska Department of Correctional Services officials said he was being treated for a medical condition. The cause of death has not been determined. Under Nebraska practice, a grand jury investigates deaths of people in the department's custody.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Nebraska Department of Correctional Services officials said he was being treated for a medical condition and that his cause of death has not been determined.

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