Roberto Arguelles
Roberto Arguelles, 41, died on November 15, 2003, in the infirmary of the Utah State Prison, where he was held. According to prison officials, including warden Clint Friel, guards had begun observing him that morning after he appeared pale, and he was moved to the infirmary that afternoon, where he stopped breathing shortly after 5 p.m. Efforts to revive him failed. Officials said the cause was unknown and that the death did not appear suspicious or a suicide, and the state medical examiner was to conduct an autopsy. His attorney, Ed Brass, said Arguelles had not been well for some time and extended condolences to his mother.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Prison officials said the cause was unknown and did not appear suspicious or a suicide, and the state medical examiner was to perform an autopsy.
Reported by: Utah State Prison officials, including warden Clint Friel (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.