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Jones County inmate dies in custody

A Jones County jail inmate died of a heart attack early Sunday, according to the jail administrator.

Sheriff's Capt. Guy Mosteller identified the inmate as Donnie Keith Moore, of Macon. He said Moore was in custody on a probation violation and was awaiting a revocation hearing.

He said Moore died about 4:30 a.m. His cell mate alerted jailers that Moore was gasping for breath. Jailers attempted CPR and paramedics arrived but could not revive him, Mosteller said.



This story was originally published January 14, 2018 at 10:58 AM with the headline "Jones County inmate dies in custody."

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