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Inmate Death in Dougherty County Jail | Albany Georgia News
Inmate Marquis Kentrell Barney died unexpectedly in his Dougherty County jail cell, sparking an investigation into whether it was a self-inflicted death — with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation now stepping in for a full probe. The sheriff’s office says no foul play is suspected and is conducting its own internal review to ensure protocol was followed. Barney, who had been incarcerated for nearly 10 months on charges including forgery, identity theft, and probation violations, is the latest in a troubling pattern — the last inmate death at the facility occurred in early 2025. Authorities…
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