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Michael Dewayne Cofer

29 years old · died May 3, 2006 · Warren County Regional Jail, Warren County, Kentucky

Michael Dewayne Cofer, 29, was found dead by his cellmate in a shower area of the Warren County Regional Jail in Kentucky on May 3, 2006. Kentucky State Police, the Warren County Coroner's Office and the jail investigated his death. Trooper Todd Holder of the Kentucky State Police said no foul play was suspected, but the cause of death had not been released and an autopsy was planned.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. State police said no foul play was suspected, and the cause of death was pending an autopsy.

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