Murder suspect commits suicide in Claiborne County jail

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On May 10, 2023, at approximately 9:15 pm, during a routine jail check, Mrs. Sarah Peshoff, 41 year-old white female, was found deceased in her cell from what appears to be death by suicide.

Mrs. Peshoff was being housed for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and was charged with the murder of her husband. MBI was called in and will be handling this investigation.