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Inmate found dead in Okeechobee jail

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 by Ana X. Ceron

OKEECHOBEE — A 16-year-old boy was found dead at his Okeechobee County jail cell on Tuesday, his death likely a suicide, officials said.

Shortly before 4:30 p.m., detention deputies found Nelson Brewer hanging by a bed sheet from the top bunk, about five feet from the floor, according to a news release from the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office.

Fire Rescue was called to the scene, but Brewer was pronounced dead soon after its arrival.
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