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Inmate dies in Parchman hospital today
JACKSON, MISS. – A 45-year-old inmate died this afternoon at the hospital at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.
Foul play is not suspected and the cause and the manner are pending confirmation by an autopsy.
The inmate’s name will be released once his family has been notified.
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is committed to providing updates as quickly as possible.
Identity released of inmate who died in prison hospital
JACKSON, MISS. – The 45-year-old inmate who died Wednesday in the hospital at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman has been identified.
Inmate Lee R. Clemmer Jr., was serving eight years for two drug convictions.
Clemmer Jr., MDOC #R1031, was twice convicted of selling methamphetamine in Prentiss County, with an enhanced penalty on one count. He received five years when sentenced on Oct. 16, 2018, and three years when sentenced the second time on Jan. 29, 2019.
Foul play is not suspected, and the cause and the manner are pending the results of an autopsy.
