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John Matthew Stephenson

61 years old · died May 27, 2025 · Miami Correctional Facility, Indiana

John Matthew Stephenson, 61, died at the Miami Correctional Facility in northern Indiana, according to authorities. His obituary says he died of a heart attack while playing basketball at the facility, and WFIE 14 News reported he died of a heart attack in prison. Stephenson had been in prison for about 16 years while his case was pending in court.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. An obituary says he died of a heart attack while playing basketball at the Miami Correctional Facility, and WFIE 14 News reported he died of a heart attack in prison.

Reported by: obituary; WFIE 14 News (reporters).

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