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Indiana State Police Investigating Inmate Death at Clark County Jail
At the request of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, detectives from the Indiana State Police Sellersburg Post are investigating an inmate death that occurred at the Clark County Jail on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
On Saturday, inmates discovered an unresponsive inmate inside the jail and alerted jail staff. Lifesaving measures, including CPR were attempted; however, the inmate was pronounced dead at the jail by the Clark County coroner.
The deceased inmate has been identified as Eric B. Blanton, 41.
The Indiana State Police was notified of the incident at approximately 5:15 p.m. Saturday and responded to investigate.
An autopsy was conducted on Sunday, Nov. 1. The preliminary autopsy report lists the manner of death as suicide. No foul play is suspected, and final autopsy results are pending.
Detective Mackenzie Benham of the Indiana State Police Sellersburg Post is conducting the investigation. Additional investigative steps will include follow-up interviews and a review of any available surveillance footage.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further information is available at this time.
On Saturday, inmates discovered an unresponsive inmate inside the jail and alerted jail staff. Lifesaving measures, including CPR were attempted; however, the inmate was pronounced dead at the jail by the Clark County coroner.
The deceased inmate has been identified as Eric B. Blanton, 41.
The Indiana State Police was notified of the incident at approximately 5:15 p.m. Saturday and responded to investigate.
An autopsy was conducted on Sunday, Nov. 1. The preliminary autopsy report lists the manner of death as suicide. No foul play is suspected, and final autopsy results are pending.
Detective Mackenzie Benham of the Indiana State Police Sellersburg Post is conducting the investigation. Additional investigative steps will include follow-up interviews and a review of any available surveillance footage.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further information is available at this time.