Convicted murderer on death row found dead in cell

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RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A 46-year-old man on death row for killing a fellow inmate has been found dead in his cell.

Authorities said Kenneth Justus died Tuesday night at the maximum security Lieber Correctional Institution in Ridgeville. Dorchester County Coroner Chris Nisbet says an autopsy was planned for Wednesday and he will release more details including how Justus died after he gets the results.

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