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A 57-year-old man died Sunday at the DeKalb County Jail after being found unresponsive in his cell, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.
What’s Happening: Michael Gafa had been in custody since September 2025. On-site medical staff and DeKalb EMS responded after he was found unresponsive, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
What’s Important: Sheriff Melody M. Maddox said there is no indication of foul play or criminal activity.
The circumstances surrounding Gafa’s death remain under investigation.
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