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Williamsport man accused of child sex assault found dead at Benner state prison

By Lauren Muthler

An inmate death was reported at Benner state prison in Benner Township on Sunday.

Conrad Carpenter, 54, was found unresponsive in his cell at 3:03 p.m., according to Superintendent Robert Marsh.

Prison staff immediately responded and provided life-saving measures — including cardiopulmonary resuscitation — until facility medical personnel arrived, a release from the state Department of Corrections said. Carpenter was pronounced dead at 4:05 p.m. by medical personnel. State Police and the Centre County coroner were notified. (Click here to read more)

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