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Inmate death in Gunnison being investigated as homicide

Aug 28, 2022, 8:03 PM | Updated: Dec 29, 2022, 11:28 am

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An inmate at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah has been found dead. His death is being investigated as a homicide. (FILE -- KSL NewsRadio)

(FILE -- KSL NewsRadio)

DRAPER, Utah — Ted Davey, an inmate at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, was found dead Sunday morning.

According to a press release, Davey’s death is being investigated as a homicide. He was, reportedly, pronounced dead following a medical evaluation.

Davy’s family has been notified of his death, the press release says. His death is being investigated by the Utah State Bureau of Investigation.

Davy has been incarcerated since 2019. He was serving a sentence for four third-degree felony charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

This story is developing and will be updated as more information is available.

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Inmate death in Gunnison being investigated as homicide