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Reno R. Riggle

37 years old · died October 19, 2017 · Lawrence County Jail, Lawrence County, Indiana

Reno R. Riggle, 37, of Bedford, was found dead in a holding cell at the Lawrence County Jail around midnight on a Thursday in October 2017, according to a Lawrence County Police Department press release. Police said there was no evidence of foul play, and an autopsy was performed the next morning, with results to go to Indiana State Police investigators. The sheriff has deferred further comment until the state police and local police investigations are complete.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Lawrence County Police Department said there was no evidence of foul play, and an autopsy was to be performed with results sent to Indiana State Police investigators.

Reported by: Lawrence County Police Department (the agency that held him); Indiana State Police (outside investigators).

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