SARASOTA COUNTY, FL. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said that an inmate has died, and medical reasons are suspected.
William Hinton, 50, was in the custody of the Sarasota County Correctional Facility since May 2021, for drug-related charges.
On February 1, 2022, due to ongoing medical issues, Hinton was transported to the hospital where he has since remained. On Saturday just before 5:00 p.m., the sheriff’s office was notified by Sarasota Memorial Hospital that Hinton passed away.
Based on Hinton’s medical history, detectives are confident he died from a medical-related illness, however as always, an official cause of death will come from the Medical Examiner’s Office.
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