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Wamego man dies in prison

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By KMAN Staff on December 5, 2024 Local News
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A Wamego man has died while in custody at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility, according to a press release from David Thompson of the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Chancellor Copenhaver, 33, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, according to the release. He was found unresponsive in his cell Wednesday morning. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived but were unsuccessful.

To view the full article visit pottcotimes.com.

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