Rudy Hannon
Rudy Hannon, 77, was held awaiting trial in Connecticut when he became ill with COVID-19. He died at a local hospital on January 15, 2022. His attorney, J. Patten Brown III, said the pandemic had stalled his case for years and that no trial date had been set. The state Department of Correction announced a COVID-19 death of a 77-year-old person in its custody but declined to confirm Hannon's name.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. His attorney, J. Patten Brown III, said he died of complications of COVID-19, and the state Department of Correction announced a COVID-19 death of a 77-year-old person in its custody.
Reported by: Connecticut Department of Correction (the agency that held him); his attorney, J. Patten Brown III (family or their lawyers).
Custody: Awaiting trial.