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Jessie Tyner

38 years old · died January 2, 2024 · Tyger River Correctional Institution, Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Jessie Tyner, 38, died on January 2, 2024, at Tyger River Correctional Institute in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, where he was held. The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office responded to the facility around 12:28 p.m. The coroner's office said its initial investigation did not reveal anything suspicious. No cause of death has been announced.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).

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