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Coroner's inquest examines inmate's death in Gallatin County custody

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BOZEMAN — A coroner's inquest was held Tuesday to determine if the death of Jordan Soule while in custody of the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office was the result of a criminal act.

Soule died July 29, 2023, while in the custody of the sheriff's office.

The jury heard testimony from four witnesses, including detention center officers, a criminal investigation agent from the state, and a forensic pathologist. The pathologist testified that Soule was under the influence of fentanyl at the time of his death.

WATCH: Jordan Soule coroner's inquest

Coroner's inquest examines Jordan Soule's death while in Gallatin County Sheriff's Office custody

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