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Died in prison

Name not reported

died October 4, 2019 · Kentucky State Penitentiary, Lyon County, Kentucky

A person held at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville died around 9 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019, according to the Kentucky Department of Corrections. The department said it saw no signs of foul play and that the coroner and Kentucky State Police had been notified. State police are investigating, and an autopsy was to be performed. The person's name had not been released, pending notification of family.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Kentucky Department of Corrections (the agency that held them); Kentucky State Police (outside investigators).

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