Inmate found dead in Clarendon County jail cell
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An inmate has died while in the custody of the Clarendon County Detention Center.
Matthew Hartsell, 45, was discovered in his cell on March 31, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, which released the man’s name on behalf of Clarendon County Coroner Bucky Mock.
Foul play is not suspected at this time. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday.
The Manning Police Department, Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office, Clarendon County Coroner’s Office and SLED are continuing to investigate the case.