Foul play not suspected in local inmate’s death

Foul play is not suspected in the death of a Christian County Jail inmate who was found unconscious earlier this week.

Christian County Coroner Scott Daniel says it appears 41-year old Jacob Deason of Hopkinsville died from natural causes and there were no signs of trauma. He says they are awaiting test results to determine the specific cause of death.

Deason was found unresponsive at the jail Monday morning and was later pronounced dead at Jennie Stuart Medical Center.