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Inmate dies

Published: 11:56 AM, 08/06/2012
 

Author: Staff Report
Source: The Monroe County Advocate

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of a Florida inmate who just happened to be in Monroe County when he died Wednesday.

According to TBI spokesperson Kristin Helm, the prisoner, who has not been identified, was being taken from Florida to Ohio when the van stopped at the Monroe County Jail and he was discovered to have died.

Madisonville Police Chief Gregg Breeden said his department briefly looked into the case, but the TBI took over when it became apparent the case would cross state lines.

Breeden said he didn't think local agencies would have any more involvement with the case.

The TBI said an autopsy would be done to determine the cause of death. After the investigation, the case will be turned over to the district attorney for review.


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