Coverage dated November 2, 2026

SLED to investigate death of female inmate at Colleton County jail

Headline from WCBD News 2

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – An investigation is underway after a female inmate was found dead Monday morning at the Colleton County jail. The Colleton County Sheriff's Office said detention officers conducting routine security checks around 6:40 a.m.

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  1. WSAV-TV

    SLED investigating death of female inmate in Colleton County Jail (opens WSAV-TV)

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    WSAV-TV's feed description

    COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) - The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the death of a Colleton County Jail inmate. At 6:40 a.m. on Monday morning, Colleton County Detention Officers found a female inmateunresponsive during routine security checks.

  2. WCBD News 2

    SLED to investigate death of female inmate at Colleton County jail (opens WCBD News 2)

    Published

    WCBD News 2's feed description

    COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – An investigation is underway after a female inmate was found dead Monday morning at the Colleton County jail. The Colleton County Sheriff's Office said detention officers conducting routine security checks around 6:40 a.m.