Edel Loredo
Edel Loredo, 62, was held at the George Bailey Detention Center in San Diego County and was taken to Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, where he was on a ventilator. He died on November 21, 2020, of COVID-19, according to the record provided. His daughter remembers his love of music, his guitar playing and his upbeat personality. More than two months later, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department had not announced or counted his death, saying it was waiting for the medical examiner's report. His family believes he did not receive proper medical treatment at the jail and was taken to the hospital too late.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). His family believes he did not receive proper medical treatment at the jail and was taken to the hospital too late.
Reported by: Edel Loredo's family (family or their lawyers); San Diego County Sheriff's Department (the agency that held him).