Terre Haute, Indiana – A 60-year-old Terre Haute man who died at the Vigo County Jail on Thursday has been identified as officials continue investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
According to the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, the deceased has been identified as Donald Pifer, 60, of Terre Haute. Pifer died at the jail on February 12.
Sheriff Derek Fell said an autopsy determined a plastic bag was located within Pifer’s stomach contents during the procedure. Officials stated that official toxicology results are still pending.
Authorities have not released additional details about how the bag entered Pifer’s system or whether any criminal investigation is underway. The cause and manner of death have not yet been finalized pending laboratory analysis.
The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office said further updates will be provided once toxicology findings are complete.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The case may raise concerns for families of inmates and local residents regarding jail safety procedures as officials work to determine the full circumstances of the incident.
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