The GBI has launched an investigation into the death of an inmate found hanging in his cell at the Lumpkin County jail.
38-year-old Randall Thomas Hanley of Dahlonega was found around 10:38 a.m. Thursday, June 25.
“Lumpkin County officers performed lifesaving measures and, ultimately, EMS transported Hanley to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at approximately 7 p.m.,” according to GBI spokesperson Natalie Ammons.Â
The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office called in the GBI to investigate.
Hanley was in custody for several charges related to a domestic violence incident. He was denied bond on these charges on June 18. His case was pending trial. Â
The GBI is conducting an independent investigation that is currently ongoing. The preliminary investigation indicates that Hanley died from self-inflicted hanging. An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at the GBI Crime Lab in Decatur.Â
