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Terrance Carter

36 years old · died April 2, 2016 · Louisiana State Penitentiary, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

Tarrance Carter, 36, was found hanging in his cell at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at about 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2016, according to WAFB. Prison investigators described the death as an apparent suicide. WDSU reported that he had recently been moved to a separate management program housing area, and that the review is ongoing. Officials said preliminary information suggested all protocols were followed.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Louisiana State Penitentiary investigators said he died by apparent suicide and that preliminary information suggested all protocols were followed.

Reported by: Louisiana State Penitentiary investigators (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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