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flag Rodney Garrick, 59, died at DeKalb County Jail; eighth in-custody death this year, no foul play found.

flag Rodney Garrick, 59, of Lithonia, died Tuesday at the DeKalb County Jail after being found unresponsive; he was pronounced dead at a hospital with no evidence of foul play. flag This marks the eighth in-custody death this year. flag The sheriff’s office confirmed a full investigation is underway, including internal review and a Medical Examiner’s autopsy. flag Sheriff Melody Maddox expressed condolences and reiterated the department’s commitment to transparency. flag The jail has seen fluctuating inmate death rates in recent years, with nine deaths in 2022, the highest in a decade.

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