Died in jail or a lockup
Cesar Mederocuret
Cesar Mederocuret, 36, was found in his bed at the Robert N. Davoren Center on Rikers Island in New York City on the morning of November 10, 2026, after a correction officer found him having a medical emergency. He was pronounced dead at 6:03 a.m. The Department of Correction has not released a cause of death and said it will investigate. The Legal Aid Society, which represented him, has called for an independent investigation.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed). The Department of Correction has not released a cause of death, and the Legal Aid Society, which represented him, has called for an independent investigation.
Custody: Awaiting trial.