Died in prison
Gene Edward Dryer
Gene Edward Dryer, 72, died at about 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020, while held at the Clarinda Correctional Facility in Clarinda, Iowa. Several days earlier, medical staff noticed his condition was worsening, and he was taken to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Officials said he likely died from complications related to COVID-19, with preexisting medical conditions also a likely factor.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Officials said he likely died from complications related to COVID-19, with preexisting medical conditions also a likely factor.
Reported by: Iowa Department of Corrections (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.