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Stephen Shaw

Arkansas

Stephen Shaw was held at an Arkansas prison when he died in August or September 2017. He was found dead in his cell. KATV reported that the Arkansas State Police investigation suspected K2, a synthetic drug, was involved in his death. As of the November 14, 2017 report, the investigation was still open and the manner of death had not been determined.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Arkansas State Police said K2, a synthetic drug, was suspected to be involved, and the death was still under investigation.

Reported by: Arkansas State Police (outside investigators).

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