Inmate found unresponsive in cell dies, foul play is suspected

MORGAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say foul play is suspected after an inmate at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty was found dead.

Troopers say 27-year-old Ryan Rayburn was discovered unresponsive in his cell Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

According to investigators, another inmate is being investigated as a person of interest in connection with Rayburn’s death. The case remains under investigation.