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William T. Wetzel

50 years old · died October 27, 2009 · Northumberland County Prison, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

William T. Wetzel, 50, of Shamokin, collapsed while carrying boxes at the Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury on the morning of October 27, 2009, and died a short time later at a hospital. According to Coroner James F. Kelley, Wetzel had no prior history of medical problems. The coroner said an autopsy would be done to determine the cause of death, and officials said there was no indication of foul play. Jail staff and the coroner's office planned a joint internal review.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Coroner James F. Kelley said an autopsy was planned to determine the cause of death, and officials said there was no indication of foul play.

Reported by: Coroner James F. Kelley (medical examiner or coroner); Northumberland County Prison (the agency that held him).

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