Licking, MO. – The South Central Correctional Center in Licking, Missouri reported the death of an inmate on Wednesday morning.
At 6:46 a.m. on November 29, 2023, offender Anthony Edwards, age 43, was pronounced deceased at the facility. Edwards was serving two life sentences for second-degree murder and armed criminal action from St. Louis City. He had been in the Missouri Department of Corrections custody since November 1, 2000.
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While inmate deaths are not uncommon, many younger inmates at this facility have died due to an overdose of a controlled substance. Six of the fatalities at SCCC this year are due to overdose.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of Edwards’ death.
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