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Indiana State Police investigating death of inmate at Westville Correctional Facility

Justin Hicks
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Indiana State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Westville Correctional Facility.

John R. Taylor, 35, from Greene County died from blunt force trauma, according to an autopsy by the LaPorte County coroner. His death was discovered Tuesday morning.

Taylor had been serving a sentence for felony convictions out of Greene County.

Michael Gallenberger is a news reporter and producer that hosts All Things Considered on 89.1 FM | Lakeshore Public Media.