Georgia Bureau of Investigation Probing Inmate’s Death as Homicide at Hancock State Prison
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating the death of inmate Devin Edwards, 36, at Hancock State Prison in Sparta, Georgia. Edwards was found dead in his cell, and the case is being treated as a homicide, with an…
Augusta Aiken, GA, November 2, 2026 — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has launched an investigation into the death of an inmate at Hancock State Prison in Sparta, Georgia.
The deceased has been identified as 36-year-old Devin Edwards. Prison officials discovered Edwards unresponsive in his cell. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under scrutiny, and the GBI is treating the case as a homicide.
An autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause of death. Further details regarding the incident, including the specific date of discovery or any contributing factors, were not immediately available. The GBI is continuing its investigation into the matter.
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