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Joshua McLemore

died 2021 · Jackson County, Indiana

Joshua McLemore died in 2021 while held in Jackson County custody. He was taken to Schneck Medical Center in Seymour during a medical issue. A prosecutor's report released in 2022 said that prolonged lack of attention from jail staff likely led to his death. No jail staff were charged in the case.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). A prosecutor's report says prolonged lack of attention from jail staff during a medical issue likely led to his death, and no jail staff were charged.

Reported by: prosecutor's report (outside investigators).

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