Deaths in Custody
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Tamara Miles

48 years old · died July 7, 2023 · Oxford County Holding Facility, Oxford County, Maine

Tamara Miles, 48, of Lewiston, Maine, died on July 7, 2023, while held at the Oxford County Jail in South Paris. The Oxford County Sheriff's Office reported her death to Maine State Police that afternoon, and the State Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating, as is standard for in-custody deaths. An autopsy was performed, and the cause and manner of death are pending toxicology results.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Maine Department of Public Safety (outside investigators); Oxford County Sheriff's Department (the agency that held her); Maine State Police (outside investigators).

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