St. Thomas Jail Inmate Dies in Custody

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St. Thomas Jail Inmate Dies in Custody

A 36-year-old inmate being held at the Criminal Justice Complex on St. Thomas died on Monday morning while in custody of the Bureau of Corrections.

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