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Ross Amos

died May 31, 2026 · Adult Correctional Institutions, Rhode Island

Ross Amos died on May 31, 2026, while held at the Adult Correctional Institutions in Rhode Island. According to his mother, as reported by the Providence Journal, he told staff he did not feel well and was sent back to his cell. The Department of Corrections said it was called early that morning about an unresponsive man and that he was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His family is seeking answers about what happened.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). Ross Amos's mother says he told staff he did not feel well and was sent back to his cell, while the Department of Corrections says staff found him unresponsive, gave CPR and took him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead, with no cause given.

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