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Murder investigation underway after inmate dies at area jail

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LEBANON — An aggravated murder investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at Lebanon Correctional Institution.

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Investigators identified the inmate as Maurice Vinson, 29, according to our news partners at WCPO.

Vinson suffered serious injuries during a fight between two cellmates on the morning of Oct. 3, according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol incident report.

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He was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The Warren County Coroner’s Office said a full autopsy report is expected to take approximately eight weeks.

At this time, no charges have been filed.

We will continue to follow this story.

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