Inmate dies amid murder trial
Kevin Wright, 57, was found dead in the Shelby County Jail Friday amid his trial on first-degree murder charges. (Daily Memphian file)
Kevin Wright, 57, was found unresponsive in his cell and died in the hospital Friday amid his trial on first-degree murder charges.
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A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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