Jail inmate died from fentanyl overdose, autopsy says

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 01, 2025 3:23 PM CT | Published: May 01, 2025 3:23 PM CT

Justin Segerson, 41, was found unresponsive at the jail Jan. 30 and was taken to Methodist University Hospital where he died the next day.

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Shelby County Jail Fentanyl 201 Poplar
Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.

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