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32-year-old inmate dies at Athens-Clarke County Jail, officials say

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  May 6, 2025 12:06pm EDT
Athens-Clarke County
FOX 5 Atlanta

The Brief

    • A 32-year-old inmate was found unresponsive at the Athens-Clarke County Jail on the afternoon of May 5.
    • Jail staff and emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
    • The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation, as is standard in in-custody deaths.

CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities are investigating the death of a 32-year-old inmate at the Athens-Clarke County Jail following a medical emergency inside one of the facility’s housing units.

What we know:

Jail staff were alerted around 4:30 p.m. on May 5 to an individual experiencing an unknown medical issue. When they entered the cell, they found the man unresponsive. Personnel immediately began life-saving efforts and notified medical staff.

Emergency Medical Services and the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department responded quickly and continued resuscitation attempts, but despite their efforts, the man could not be revived.

What's next:

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the case, as is standard protocol for in-custody deaths. The individual’s identity has not yet been released, and no further details are available at this time.

The Source

  • Information for the above story provided by Clarke County Sheriff's Office. 

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