Mississippi inmate deaths: 18th dies in state prison since Dec. 29

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After two more deaths this weekend, 18 Mississippi inmates have died since Dec. 29.

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The Clarion-LedgerJACKSON, Miss. – A state inmate died in state custody early Sunday, the second in the last 24 hours.

That inmate's death was followed by a week of riots and prison violence in which at least four inmates were killed. Since then, other inmates have died from suicide, fights with other inmates or natural causes. Feb. 1 — Jesus Garcia, 39, was found lying unresponsive in his cell. Medical personnel were called and began life-saving measures, which were unsuccessful. His cause of death has not been released.

Jan. 26 — Joshua Norman, 26, was found hanging in his single-man cell in Parchman's Unit 29, during a security check. No visible signs of foul play. Official cause of death is pending autopsy.

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After two more deaths this weekend, 18 Mississippi inmates have died since Dec. 29.

Seems fairly low to me

This is by design Mississippi. Get the GOP out of your state. They are literally making money off your pain, imprisonment and death. VoteBlueToSaveAmerica

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