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TBI investigating inmate death at Knox County Jail

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating the death of a Knox County Jail inmate early Sunday morning.

Jerry Dewayne Dunlap, 53, of Knoxville died in custody ahead of hearings scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday for a number of charges relating to DUI and misdemeanor possession. Combination Cattle Panels

TBI investigating inmate death at Knox County Jail

Officials with TBI said the investigation is being conducted at the request of Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen.

TBI officials said this incident currently remains an active and ongoing investigation.

TBI investigating inmate death at Knox County Jail

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