Press Release from the Cherokee County Coroner's Office:
Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says he is investigating the death of an inmate at the County Detention Center. Fowler identified the deceased as Vicki Ronald Wooten, 71, of 16 Oak Court, Cowpens.
“Wooten was found unresponsive in his C Max area cell at 1:34 a.m. Sunday by a detention center officer while on routine roving tour. EMS and fire department personnel responded, however Wooten was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy was performed Monday morning, however results are pending further test results,” Fowler said.
