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Marcus McBurney Joiner

died February 2, 2025 · East Arkansas Regional Unit, Arkansas

Marcus McBurney Joiner, of Fayetteville, was found dead inside the East Arkansas Regional Unit, a state prison, on February 2, 2025, according to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. The Arkansas State Police is investigating his death. The department has not given a cause or manner of death in the reports available, and the investigation is pending.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Arkansas Department of Corrections (the agency that held him); Arkansas State Police (outside investigators).

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