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Zac Jernigan

died December 18, 2022 · Okaloosa County Jail, Okaloosa County, Florida

Zac Jernigan died at the Okaloosa County Jail in Florida, according to his friend Sammy Collingwood, who spoke publicly about his death. Officials have not said how he died, and the investigation is described as active and open. Collingwood called for changes to the jail's rules and regulations after five deaths there in six months. He asked that Jernigan's death be brought to someone's attention.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. His friend Sammy Collingwood says he died at the Okaloosa County jail, and officials have not said how he died.

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