Buncombe County jail inmate dies in custody; SBI to investigate

ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS) — An investigation is underway after the death of an inmate at the Buncombe County Detention Facility over the weekend.

Grey Hester was found in medical distress just after 8 p.m. Saturday by detention center staff performing routine cell inspections, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities said the jail’s medical team immediately began performing life-saving measures until emergency responders arrived…

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