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Torrey Forrester

42 years old · died July 1, 2024 · Washington State Prison, Washington County, Georgia

Torrey Forrester, 42, was held at Washington State Prison in Davisboro, Georgia, when he was found lying on the floor of his cell on the afternoon of July 1, 2024. Medical staff responded and emergency crews were called. The Georgia Department of Corrections says his death is undetermined and that there are no reports of an altercation or delayed response. The body was sent to the GBI crime lab to establish the official cause of death, and the department's Office of Professional Standards is investigating.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Georgia Department of Corrections (the agency that held him); Georgia Bureau of Investigation (outside investigators).

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