Died in prison
Alvin Turner
Alvin Turner, 43, died of COVID-19 while held at the Federal Correctional Institution in Elkton, Ohio, a federal prison that had become one of the hardest-hit facilities in the country during the pandemic. The Ohio Capital Journal reported his death in April 2020, noting that he had long-term medical conditions that are risk factors for severe COVID-19. The newspaper counted his death among at least five Elkton deaths from COVID-19 or suspected COVID-19 as of that Wednesday.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The news report links Turner's death to COVID-19 and notes his long-term medical conditions, which are risk factors for severe COVID-19.
Reported by: news report on Elkton COVID-19 deaths (reporters).