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SBI investigates death of child exploitation suspect at Union County Detention Center: Sheriff

MONROE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating an in-custody death at the Union County Detention Center, the sheriff’s office says.

During a routine check around 12:52 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, officers found Paul Metcalf unresponsive following an apparent suicide attempt.

Medical staff attempted life-saving measures before EMS arrived and transported Metcalf to a local hospital. Officials say Metcalf passed away Sunday afternoon.

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Metcalf was accused of possessing more than 23,000 images of child sexual abuse material. He was being held on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor under a $400,000 bond.

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Union County Sheriff Eddie Cathey requested the SBI to investigate the death.

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