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Zachary Snoeberger

33 years old · died May 2025 · Stark County Jail, Stark County, Ohio

Zachary Snoeberger, 33, died in May 2025 after being found unresponsive in his cell at the Stark County jail in Ohio; he was taken to a hospital, where he died. The Cuyahoga County medical examiner's office ruled that he died from heart issues and chronic opioid dependency. Family members dispute that finding and say negligence was involved in his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). The Cuyahoga County medical examiner's office ruled he died of heart issues and chronic opioid dependency, but his family disputes this and says negligence was involved.

Reported by: Cuyahoga County medical examiner's office (medical examiner or coroner); Zachary Snoeberger's family (family or their lawyers).

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