Vigo County

Handcuffed suspect found dead a week after arrest in Vigo Co.

2021-06-21
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By Lucy Perry
News Writer
Indiana Central News

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - A Terre Haute man police say recently escaped from custody was found dead a week later in southern Vigo County.

The Vigo County Coroner's Office determined the victim, Richard M. Patterson, 32, died from drowning, while still wearing handcuffs placed on him by a deputy.

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