Haywood County Inmate Death Prompts State Investigation
By Marge | Published 2025-10-16T13:42:30.34+00:00
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Haywood County -- October 16, 2025: An investigation has been initiated following an in-custody death at the Haywood County Detention Center, according to a press release issued by the Haywood County Sheriff's Office on October 14.
The deceased has been identified as Carl G. Freiburg, 40 of Canton.Inmate and ChargesMr. Freiburg was booked into the facility on October 4 and was being held on a $50,000 bond. His charges included breaking and entering, larceny, and possession of stolen goods.Independent State Investigation RequestedThe Sheriff’s Office has formally requested the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to conduct an independent investigation into the death. Utilizing the SBI for such matters is stan