Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Emilio Avalos

40 years old · died November 1, 2017 · San Quentin State Prison, California

Emilio Avalos, 40, was held on death row at San Quentin State Prison in Northern California. Lt. Sam Robinson, a spokesman for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, said he was declared dead on the evening of November 1, 2017. The department said an autopsy was pending to determine the cause of death, and the manner of his death has not been determined.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Lt. Sam Robinson, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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