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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky State Police is investigating after an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at an eastern Kentucky prison.

KSP said in a release correctional officers at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty, Kentucky found 34-year-old Robert Broyles, of Louisville, unresponsive in his cell Sunday morning.

Correctional officers performed "life-saving measures" before Broyles was taken to Appalachian Regional Healthcare Hospital in Morgan County where he died.

KSP said foul play is suspected, but the investigation remains ongoing. 

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