RICHMOND, Va. -- A Chesterfield County Jail inmate who attempted to take his life has died.
A Deputy Sheriff found Stephen Martin Horne of Hopewell sitting on the cell floor with a piece of clothing around his neck while conducting a security round, according to a the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office. Horne was in a cell by himself.
Horne was transported to Chippenham Medical Center, where he died on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 2:47 p.m.
Horne entered the Chesterfield Jail on Saturday, Sept. 7 and was being held without bond on several motor vehicle driving related charges.
The Chesterfield Police Department is investigating Horne's death.
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