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Amanda Beth Dunkelberger, 48, was discovered unresponsive in her cell on Thursday morning, Nov. 7, at 8:45 a.m.
Correctional officers performing routine rounds made the discovery and immediately initiated lifesaving measures. EMS arrived at the Carlisle facility at 8:55 a.m. and continued resuscitation efforts, but Dunkelberger never regained consciousness. She was pronounced dead at 9:17 a.m., according to Warden Travis Shenk.
Dunkelberger had been incarcerated since Friday, Nov. 1, after being committed on a bench warrant for criminal trespass.
The incident remains under investigation. Cumberland County Prison expressed condolences to her family and emphasized the availability of mental health resources for inmates.
Amanda lived in Carlisle. Additional details about her life were unavailable. Her family is invited to share that information with Daily Voice by emailing jpikora@dailyvoice.com.
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