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By Jennifer Emert - bio | email

ALBANY, GA (WALB) –  The Department of Corrections is investigating the death of an inmate at Autry State Prison in Mitchell County.

Corrections officials say 46-year old Patrick Richardson was found unresponsive in his cell at Autry State Prison Sunday.

Richardson was transported to the Mitchell County Hospital where he died.  He was serving a 13-year sentence on a burglary conviction in Sumter County.

Corrections officials won't give us any details on the death because they say they're still investigating.


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