Man arrested following cement truck theft dies in custody

(COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA) - The Martinez man arrested and charged after a cement truck was stolen has died in custody.  According to investigators, a deputy at the Columbia County Detention Center found Erik Bodie deceased inside one of the pods.

According to the incident report, Mr. Bodie was "hanging by a white string from the top bunk inside of his room."

An autopsy has been scheduled.

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