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Woman Dies After Fall At PA Prison, Investigation Launched: DA

Authorities are investigating after an inmate fell to her death at the Monroe County Correctional Facility, according to the District Attorney's Office. 

Pennsylvania State Police; the Monroe County Correctional Facility

Pennsylvania State Police; the Monroe County Correctional Facility

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The unnamed 42-year-old woman fell from an "upper tier" at the prison early Sunday morning, Feb. 4, and was badly injured, officials said. She died hours later at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono, DA Mike Mancuso wrote in a statement. 

"Detective Mario Orlando of my office along with members of the Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death," Mancuso said. 

County Coroner Tom Yanac has ordered an autopsy, he added. 

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