Died in jail or a lockup
Eric Vigil
Eric Vigil, 40, of Las Vegas, was held at the San Miguel County Detention Center when he died on the evening of November 1, 2021. Investigators have classified his death as a homicide, and it was reported that he was beaten by other people held at the facility. He was taken to Alta Vista Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No charges have been filed, and police say there are multiple persons of interest. The county is conducting an internal investigation into where guards were during the incident.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Investigators say fellow inmates beat him to death, and the county is investigating where guards were during the incident.
Reported by: investigators.