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Paulino Perez Martinez

44 years old · died August 23, 2018 · Montrose County Jail, Montrose County, Colorado

Paulino Perez Martinez, 44, died on August 23, 2018, while held at the Montrose County Jail in Colorado. According to Montrose County coroner Dr. Thomas Canfield, he was found unresponsive during a routine cell check and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The coroner said there was no evidence of foul play or trauma, and the cause and manner of death await autopsy and further tests. Authorities had not been able to locate his next of kin and asked anyone who knew of a relative to contact the coroner's office.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Montrose County coroner said there was no evidence of foul play or trauma, and the cause and manner of death await autopsy and further tests.

Reported by: Montrose County coroner Dr. Thomas Canfield (medical examiner or coroner).

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