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| Inmate death reported at Western Regional Jail |
| By herald-dispatch.com |
| Published: 05/30/2019 |
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BARBOURSVILLE - Authorities are investigating the death of a woman in custody at the Western Regional Jail in Barboursville. Brittney Horner, 28, was in the jail's medical unit when she suffered a "medical emergency" overnight May 19, according to Lawrence Messina, director of communications for the state Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety. Staff responded and requested outside medical assistance, but all efforts by staff and responding emergency medical technicians were unsuccessful. Messina said while a cause of death has not been determined, an overdose is not suspected at this time. Authorities are awaiting a report from the office of the chief medical examiner to make a determination of what caused the death. Read More. |
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