Santee Cooper District SC

Homicide investigation launched after Lee CI inmate found unresponsive in cell

The Sumter Item

Aug 10, 2026

Homicide investigation launched after Lee CI inmate found unresponsive in cell

South Carolina Department of Corrections is investigating the death of a Lee Correctional Institution inmate as a homicide. At about 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, Justin Henderson…

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Homicide investigation launched after Lee CI inmate found unresponsive in cell

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