Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Jorge Renberto Ventura

35 years old · died June 5, 2021 · Hays State Prison, Chattooga County, Georgia

Jorge Renberto Ventura-Cabrera, 35, died at Hays State Prison in Chattooga County, Georgia, in June 2021. Chattooga County Coroner Earle Rainwater said he was stabbed in the neck and back in his cell by another person held there. The Georgia Department of Corrections said an investigation was ongoing and gave no further details.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The county coroner said he was stabbed in the neck and back in his cell by another inmate.

Reported by: Chattooga County Coroner Earle Rainwater (medical examiner or coroner).

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