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Gadsden County inmate found dead in jail cell

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GADSDEN COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) – Deputies are investigating after a Gadsden County Jail inmate was found dead in his cell.  

According to the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office, on Friday night at 9:30 p.m., jail staff found the inmate unresponsive from an apparent suicide by hanging. 

A forensic investigation will be conducted on the body to determine the exact cause of death.

The inmate's name is not being released at this time.