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Inmate Found Dead In Adams County Jail Cell

BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) ― Adams County authorities say an inmate was found dead in his jail cell over the weekend.

Sheriff's spokeswoman Candi Baker said Monday the 56-year-old man was found unresponsive on Saturday. He was pronounced dead after efforts to revive him failed.

Authorities have not disclosed the cause of death. Baker says hanging, poisoning and knife wounds don't appear to have been factors.

She says he was alone in the cell and his death doesn't appear to be suspicious.

The man's name hasn't been released. He was being held on drug and false reporting charges.

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