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Grady Co. inmate kills himself

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GRADY COUNTY, GA (WALB) -

Authorities are investigating the death of a Grady County inmate who killed himself.

The Grady County Sheriff says 28 year-old Jonathan Hunter was found dead in the bathroom just before 11 am Saturday. 

Officials say Hunter, used a sheet from his room to hang himself.  Hunter, who's from Cairo, was in jail for violating parole.

Hunter was previously arrested on two counts of forgery and a misdemeanor for marijuana possession.

The GBI is investigating the incident.

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