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Died in prison

Edgar Robles

died September 25, 2023 · Memorial Unit, Brazoria County, Texas

Edgar Robles died on September 25, 2023, while held at the Memorial Unit, a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison in Brazoria County. According to TDCJ, he was involved in a physical fight with another person held there and was taken to a hospital in Rosharon, where he was pronounced dead. The agency said its inspector general's office is investigating, and the cause and manner of his death are listed as pending.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says he was involved in a physical fight with another inmate, and its inspector general is investigating.

Reported by: Texas Department of Criminal Justice (the agency that held him); Texas Office of the Attorney General (outside investigators).

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