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Switzerland County Sheriff's Office are investigating a death at Belterra Casino and Resort.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 5:41 AM

By Sheriff Brian L. Morton; Switzerland Co.

Cause of death is yet to be determined

Deputies with the Switzerland County Sheriff's Office are investigating a death at Belterra Casino and Resort. 

Deputies say an unresponsive female was found in a hotel room at the casino. The female, identified as 24-year old Cherish Damerst of Rising Sun, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Switzerland County Coroner. 

A cause of death is yet to be determined. The sheriff's office urges anyone who has any information surrounding this death to contact the sheriff's office at  812.427.3636.

 

(Cherish Damerst Facebook Photo)

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