Death of Smyrna prisoner being investigated

Delaware State News
Posted 5/10/21

SMYRNA — The death of an inmate at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on Monday morning is under investigation, Delaware State Police spokesman Cpl. Jason Hatchell said.

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Death of Smyrna prisoner being investigated

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SMYRNA — The death of an inmate at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on Monday morning is under investigation, Delaware State Police spokesman Cpl. Jason Hatchell said.

Authorities said DSP detectives are conducting the investigation with the assistance of the Delaware Department of Correction. DSP said further details would be released as they become available.

The victim will be turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death, police said.

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