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Felix Ortega

39 years old · died March 7, 2023 · Elmore Correctional Facility, Elmore County, Alabama

Felix Ortega, 39, died on March 7, 2023, while held at Elmore Correctional Facility, a state prison in Elmore County, Alabama. The Alabama Political Reporter counted his death among at least 12 deaths in Alabama Department of Corrections facilities that month. The outlet published its report on April 7, 2023.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

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