Jose Franco
Jose Franco died on February 9, 2021, while held at the Medium Security facility of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Organizers of the DARE Behind the Walls Committee and the RI COVID Response campaign said he was in his forties and was found dead in his bed. Their statement says a correctional officer failed to make rounds before he was found, and that this failure is alleged. The organizers' account is the only source cited for these details.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). Organizers of the DARE Behind the Walls Committee and the RI COVID Response campaign say a correctional officer allegedly failed to make rounds before he was found dead in his bed, and they say the cause of death is not known.
Reported by: Organizers of the DARE Behind the Walls Committee and the RI COVID Response campaign (advocates).