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Storyline14 outlets14 articlesFirst Aug 18 · 12:52 UTCLatest Aug 26 · 10:00 UTC

Inmate deaths across US correctional facilities

Multiple inmates have died in correctional facilities across different states, with causes ranging from natural causes to suspected homicide. Authorities in Louisiana, Michigan, and California have released or are investigating the circumstances of these deaths.

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West Baton Rouge Parish JailBellamy Creek Correctional FacilityDarren Dorman Jr.Kevin Joseph KellyMichigan Department of Corrections
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