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Died in prison

Marquel Smith

died February 14, 2025 · Macon State Prison, Macon County, Georgia

Marquel Smith died on February 14, 2025, while held at Macon State Prison in Macon County, Georgia. The Georgia Department of Corrections announced the death, and his body was sent to the GBI crime lab. According to the department, the cause and manner of death are still under investigation.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Georgia Department of Corrections (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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