MORGAN COUNTY-On Monday, March 16 the Morgan County sheriff’s Department report an inmate died on Friday, March 13 and according to authorities the inmate did not present symptoms of COVID-19:
“Inmate Jerry Lynn Acklin, 58 of Fayettville, TN was transported to Decatur Morgan Hospital at approximately 8pm on Friday March 13, 2020 after falling ill.
He passed away today at approximately 4:10pm as doctors worked to determine his condition.
Initial indications point to an underlying internal medical condition. The body has been sent to State Forensics in Huntsville where an autopsy will be performed.
Due to the heightened state of awareness it is important to note that there were no symptoms that relate to or would indicate COVID-19 (Coronavirus).”
