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Joey Archuleta

67 years old · died December 27, 2024 · Beaver County Jail, Beaver County, Utah

Joey Archuleta, 67, died on December 27, 2024, while held at the Beaver County Jail in Beaver City, Utah. The Beaver County Sheriff's Office asked for an outside investigation, and the Iron-Garfield-Beaver-Kane Critical Incident Task Force was brought in. Deputy Iron County Attorney Trajan Evans said no foul play is suspected at this time, and the manner of death remains pending. Officials said the family had been notified.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Beaver County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Deputy Iron County Attorney Trajan Evans.

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