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Justice Rogers

27 years old · died June 20, 2022 · Berkeley County Detention Center, Berkeley County, South Carolina

Justice Rogers, 27, died on June 20, 2022, at the Hill-Finklea Detention Center in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Berkeley County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Jeremy Baker said he died of an apparent medical event, and an autopsy was scheduled with the State Law Enforcement Division called in to investigate. His former high school football coach, Chuck Reedy, remembered him as easygoing and a nice guy whom teammates liked and tried to help, despite learning disabilities. Reedy said the team gave him an identity and a fresh start.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Chief Deputy Jeremy Baker of the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office said the death appeared to be a medical event, and an autopsy was scheduled with the State Law Enforcement Division investigating.

Reported by: Berkeley County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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