Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Matthew Massaro

died July 14, 2018 · Buena Vista Correctional Facility, Colorado

Matthew Massaro died on July 14, 2018, after he was stabbed at the Buena Vista Correctional Complex, a state prison in Colorado. According to the coroner's report, he was stabbed in the neck 18 times, and the manner of death was recorded as homicide. Court proceedings connected to his death were still ongoing in February 2021.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The coroner's report says he was stabbed in the neck 18 times.

Reported by: coroner's report (medical examiner or coroner).

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