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Edwin Segarra

46 years old · Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York

Edwin Segarra, 46, was held at a federal jail in Brooklyn, New York. He messaged his family that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, and he died the following day. His sister, Wendy Sanchez, said, "It's frustrating because he wanted to come out and have another chance." His family said jail officials had not given them further details about his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. His family said he messaged them that he had tested positive for the coronavirus before dying the next day.

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