Deaths in Custody
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Robert Lee Hughes

25 years old · died December 9, 2016 · Valdosta State Prison, Lowndes County, Georgia

Robert Lee Hughes, 25, died on December 9, 2016, after being held at Valdosta State Prison in Valdosta, Georgia, and was pronounced dead at South Georgia Medical Center. The Lowndes County Coroner said he had no visible wounds or external bruising, and that foul play may have been involved. According to the coroner, the cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy and toxicology report.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Lowndes County Coroner (medical examiner or coroner).

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