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Lloyd Virnig

Multnomah County Detention Center, Multnomah County, Oregon

Lloyd Virnig died in the Multnomah County Jail in Portland, Oregon, shortly after a series of fentanyl-linked overdoses at the jail. The coroner said he died of a heart attack. His mother, Lori Virnig, believes drugs were involved in his death and says he hid an addiction well. She said she hopes the case will make a difference for other families.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed). The coroner said Lloyd Virnig died of a heart attack, but his mother, Lori Virnig, believes drugs were involved.

Reported by: coroner; Lori Virnig, his mother (family or their lawyers).

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