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Four Inmates Die in Maricopa Jail | Tucson News
Four inmates died in Maricopa County custody within two weeks, all at the Lower Buckeye Jail, with causes still under investigation. Troy Wright, arrested just days before, was found dead over the weekend. Three others remain unnamed. This year, 14 inmates have died in custody, most at this facility. Experts blame drug overdoses and suicide, citing that 60% of deaths are accidental overdoses — and Phoenix’s rate is alarmingly higher than other major cities. In response, authorities have deployed body scanners, drug-sniffing dogs, and intensified searches, while ramping up staff training on…
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