Died in prison
Matthew Melina
Matthew Melina, 23, died on April 24, 2013, at the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility in Cañon City, where he was held in state prison. The Colorado Department of Corrections announced the death the following day. The Fremont County coroner, Carlette Brocious, said the death appears to be a homicide but had not released other details while her investigation continued. The department's Office of Inspector General is investigating the death.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Fremont County coroner Carlette Brocious said the death appears to be a homicide, but gave no other details while still gathering information.
Reported by: Fremont County coroner Carlette Brocious (medical examiner or coroner).