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Died in jail or a lockup

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died September 10, 2024 · New Wayne County Jail, Wayne County, Michigan

A man held at the New Wayne County Jail in Michigan died by suicide by hanging in his cell in September 2024, according to WXYZ. The station reported that he had threatened to take his own life before he died. His name is not given in the account. It was the earlier of two suicides reported at the facility after it opened.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide

Reported by: WXYZ (reporters).

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