Published On: Mon, Jul 30th, 2012

Police Investigate Fayette County Jail Death

Police NewsConnersville, Indiana – Pendleton District Investigators were called to the Fayette County Jail this evening reference the death of an inmate. Around 5:30 p.m. this evening inmates and jail staff found an inmate unresponsive in his cell. Medical staff at the jail attempted to revive him, but was unable to do so.

The inmate, Michael Green, age 44 of Connersville, was pronounced dead by the Fayette County Coroner. Green had been incarcerated at the Fayette County Jail since July 23rd for Burglary.

Preliminary investigation suggests that Green took his own life. An autopsy to determine the exact cause of death will be conducted tomorrow, as the investigation is ongoing. Questions about the autopsy results should be directed to Fayette County Coroner’s Office.

Source: Indiana State Police

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- George Price has been publishing the Pendleton-Gazette since 2008. I was raised in central Indiana, Richmond to be more exact, around a auto repair business. Moved to Muncie when I began my career with State Farm Insurance (Best gig I ever had). Stayed with State farm for almost 25 years and then went back into the auto repair business in Indianapolis for 5 more years. Now I'm on a new journey in that I publish a weekly news magazine, the Pendleton-Gazette.com. That too is a very cool thing. I am learning something new almost every day. I am also quite taking with Social Media's growth and what makes it tick.

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  1. Leah says:
    July 31, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    It’s a shame if this young man took his own life as he has
    children and had a lot to live for. I’ve known him for about
    10 years.

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