Jose Nieves-Galarza
Jose Nieves-Galarza, 59, died on May 5, 2020, while held at the Federal Correctional Institution in Terre Haute, Indiana. An autopsy report obtained by the Associated Press found that he bled to death from blunt-force injuries, most likely from a foot strike, and classified the death as a homicide. The Bureau of Prisons did not publicly disclose the injuries, and the FBI is investigating. His niece, Diana Hernandez, spoke for the family and said they had been given no answers about his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. An autopsy obtained by the Associated Press ruled the death a homicide from blunt-force injuries, most likely from a foot strike, and the FBI is investigating.
Reported by: autopsy report obtained by the Associated Press (medical examiner or coroner); Associated Press (reporters); FBI (outside investigators).