Inmate found hanged identified
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Updated: 6:59 PM Feb 23, 2009
Inmate found hanged identified
The Richmond County coroner's office has identified the inmate found hanged yesterday in his cell as Cecil Coleman Johnston.
Posted: 6:58 PM Feb 23, 2009
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February 23, 2009

AUGUSTA, Ga.---The Richmond County coroner's office has released the name of the inmate found dead in his cell yesterday. 58-year-old Cecil Coleman Johnston is from Sardis, Georgia.

An autopsy is being performed today to determine the cause of death. GBI is investigating the incident.


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