GBI investigating inmate death in White County

(Cleveland)- The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has been called in to investigate the death of a female inmate at the White County Detention Center.

According to White County Sheriff’s Captain Clay Hammond, Friday the GBI was requested to investigate the death of  28-year-old Mercedes Brackett of Gainesville. Brackett was found deceased at approximately 8:30 a.m.

In an email statement, Hammond said, “There is no indication of any foul play, but the incident is still being investigated.”

No additional information was provided.

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