GBI Autopsy report clarifies Floyd County Inmate Death

July 6th, 2022 – 3:30 PM

WRGA Staff Reports –

On January 7th, 2022, shortly after 11:00 PM, Floyd County Jail staff discovered David Lee Daniel, a 55-year-old male, unresponsive in his cell.

Jail staff initiated lifesaving efforts and he was transported to a local hospital.

Ultimately, jail staff and hospital personnel were unsuccessful in their lifesaving efforts and Daniel was pronounced dead.

As standard procedure, the GBI had been contacted to conduct an investigation.

The autopsy report now received from the GBI confirmed that Mr Daniels death was due to natural causes.

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