Murder Investigation At Hays State Prison

June 11th, 2021 – 10:40 AM

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(Via WZQZ Radio) An inmate at Hays State Prison in Chattooga County, Georgia – who had been serving a sentence for molesting a 13-year-old girl – was stabbed to death earlier this week.

According to reports County Coroner Earle Rainwater confirmed that Jorge Renberto Ventura was stabbed in the neck and back in his cell at around 7:00 pm Tuesday.

The Department of Corrections reportedly confirmed to the Summerville News that there is an active investigation into the stabbing death, but did not identify any suspects.

Ventura was accused of molesting the child after meeting her on Facebook.

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