Inmate dies at Troup County Jail; investigation underway
A Troup County inmate has died while facing charges related to an incident on February 15th.
A detention officer with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office discovered an inmate who appeared to be unresponsive in his cell on February 19, 2023, at 10:07 A.M.
At that time additional officers and medical staff were notified along with the Troup County Fire Department and AMR.
Lifesaving measures began on the inmate and continued during transport to Well Star West Georgia Emergency Department.
“Unfortunately the inmate was pronounced deceased at approximately 10:51 A.M.,” authorities added.
The inmate is identified as Richard P. Lindamood, 60 years of age, of LaGrange. Lindamood was in jail charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault (FVA), one count of Battery and two counts Exploitation and intimidation of an elderly adult.
These charges are a result of an incident involving Lindamood and his wife on February 15th.
“As standard procedure the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is on scene and will conduct an independent investigation,” authorities added.
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