Indiana State Police Investigate Death of Warrick County Inmate

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Warrick County – An autopsy conducted today revealed James Pyott, 37, of Evansville, committed suicide by strangulation.

Last night, June 9, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Warrick County Jail personnel were making their security rounds when they discovered Pyott was unconscious in his cell. Jail and EMS personnel attempted to revive him, but they were unsuccessful.

Pyott was arrested on June 4 for theft and was being held on bond.

The Warrick County Coroner’s Office is assisting in this investigation.