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Quentin Wortham

46 years old · died January 22, 2007 · Limon Correctional Facility, Lincoln County, Colorado

Quintin Wortham, 46, died at a state prison in Limon, Colorado, on January 22, 2007. Corrections Department spokeswoman Alison Morgan said his body was found in his cell during a routine count and that he had no cellmate. Lincoln County Coroner Jennifer Nestor said he died of heart disease and had a history of heart problems. His family has claimed his remains.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The coroner ruled his death due to heart disease, and the Colorado Corrections Department said he was found dead in his cell during a routine count.

Reported by: Colorado Corrections Department spokeswoman Alison Morgan (the agency that held him); Lincoln County Coroner Jennifer Nestor (medical examiner or coroner).

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