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Thomas McGovern

43 years old · died June 30, 2023 · Butte Silver Bow Detention Facility, Silver Bow County, Montana

Thomas McGovern, 43, was held at the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center in Butte, Montana, and was found dead in his cell late on Friday, June 30, 2023. Butte-Silver Bow law enforcement said the death does not appear to be the result of foul play, and that the cause and manner will be determined after autopsy and toxicology results. The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting an investigation, and the family has been notified.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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