Died in prison
Edgar Smith
Edgar Smith, 83, died on March 20, 2017, at a prison hospital in Vacaville, California, according to a funeral home that handles the remains of people held in state custody. Before his imprisonment, he worked as a truck driver and served in the U.S. armed forces, the funeral home said. The Washington Post, which reported his death months later, said he had suffered from diabetes and heart disease for several years. His death had gone unnoticed until the newspaper reported it.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Washington Post reported he had suffered from diabetes and heart disease for several years, and his death went unnoticed until the paper reported it.
Reported by: The Washington Post (reporters).