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Reuben Weeks

63 years old · died December 6, 2025 · Scott County, Mississippi

Reuben Weeks, 63, died on Saturday, December 6, 2025, while held at a jail in Scott County, Mississippi. He was in pretrial custody at the time. The Scott County sheriff's department said the cause of death was unknown and that no foul play was suspected. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation into his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Scott County sheriff's department said the cause of death was unknown and that no foul play was suspected, and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating.

Reported by: Scott County sheriff's department (the agency that held him); Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (outside investigators).

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