Deaths in Custody
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Keith Edwards

42 years old · died February 26, 2006 · Crittenden County Detention Center, Crittenden County, Arkansas

Keith Edwards, 42, was a former cookie salesman and local business owner in West Memphis, Arkansas. He was held at the Crittenden County Jail in February 2006, and he was found dead in the shower area near his cell. Sheriff's Investigator Thomas Martin said the death appeared to be a suicide, and the Arkansas State Police assisted with the investigation.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Sheriff's Investigator Thomas Martin said the death appeared to be a suicide by hanging, and the Arkansas State Police assisted with the investigation.

Reported by: Sheriff's Investigator Thomas Martin (the agency that held him); Arkansas State Police (outside investigators).

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