'Amazing Race' prodcuer Jeff Rice fatally poisoned in Africa, body found in Uganda, reports say

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Posted: 02/22/2012

According to a report from FoxNews.com , a team member and former producer of "The Amazing Race" and other reality shows was fatally poisoned in Africa.

FoxNews reports that at least two freelance producers were poisoned -- only one fatally -- after a failed shakedown attempt. The deceased victim was Jeff Rice.

According to a report from NBC Today Show, Rice's body was found in Uganda.

This is a breaking news story.

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