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JERRY WAYNE MERRITT

JERRY WAYNE MERRITT

January 20, 2026

Age 59

Place of Death

AUGUSTA STATE MEDICAL PRISON

Close Security • State Prison

Cause of Death
Homicide
GDC Identification Number: 1001998758

This memorial is part of the Georgia Prison Deaths Database, documenting deaths in Georgia prisons to promote transparency and accountability.

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