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  7. JAMES MERRITT BYRD

JAMES MERRITT BYRD

January 23, 2022

Age 30

Place of Death

EFFINGHAM COUNTY PRISON

Medium Security • County Correctional Institution

Cause of Death
Unknown/Pending
GDC Identification Number: 1001517091

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

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