Authorities investigate 2 inmate deaths at Marion County Jail

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – TV20 has confirmed two inmates died in the custody of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office this month, and investigations are underway.

Sheriff’s office officials confirmed Eric Turner, 51, died in the early morning hours of March 2 after experiencing a medical emergency at the Marion County Jail.

After the emergency was discovered, jail staff performed emergency care on Turner until he was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead…

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