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Nearly three months since being charged in the death of his 12 year old daughter, the father of Lori Paige is dead and so many questions about her death remain. We're taking a closer look at his death and hearing from those people who fought for justice in Paige’s death.
The Leon County Sheriff's Office announced Andrew Wiley, the father of Lori Paige, died of natural causes while in custody at the Leon County Detention Facility. According to the Sheriff's Office, his death was caused by a pulmonary embolism, when arteries become blocked by blocked clots.
Wiley was facing second degree murder charges in connection to the death of his daughter 12-year-old, Lori Paige.
Paige was reported missing in June 2023. Her remains were found in Thomas County, Georgia in April of this year.
The search for Lori took over our community, with those involved in the search actively seeking justice for Lori, including one of her teachers, Margie Summers, from Griffin Middle School.
"In a dark story that's had so many shocking twists and turns, that this was just another shocking twist and turn," said Summers.
Summers said now, she has even more questions and is coming to terms with the fact these won't be answered.
"So we have to almost reach our own conclusion and just either be satisfied with not knowing or believe what we believe," said Summers.
LCSO said an autopsy will be performed to determine Wiley’s exact cause of death.
UPDATE:
The Leon County Sheriff's Office announced Andrew Wiley died of natural causes. According to an updated news release from the sheriff's office, the medical examiner's preliminary report shows Wiley's death was caused by a pulmonary embolism.
ORIGINAL:
The Leon County Sheriff's office says 36-year-old murder suspect Andrew Wiley died in custody on Thursday.
- Wiley had been in custody since April when he was arrested in the death of his daughter Lori Paige.
- 12-year-old Paige disappeared in 2023 sparking mass community searches in hopes of bringing her home.
- Wiley was charged with second degree murder after Paige's remains were found in Thomas County, Georgia earlier this year.
According to LCSO's release, the 36-year-old Wiley suffered a medical emergency. He was taken to the medical unit and treated. However, he died at approximately 5:36 p.m.
LCSO says all standard protocols for an in-custody death were being followed.
The Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death.
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