Calloway County inmate dies, foul play not suspected

Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Calloway County Jail.

KSP was contacted just before 7:30 Thursday night after an inmate was found unresponsive lying on his bunk, according to a news release, which says the coroner pronounced 78-year old Joe Barnett of Murray dead at the scene.

An autopsy has been scheduled, but foul play is not suspected in connection with the incident.