Died in prison
Simon Rios
Simon Rios, 36, was a native of Mexico. He died on October 9, 2008, at Pendleton Correctional Facility near Anderson, Indiana, where he was being held, and he was found hanging in his cell. Madison County Coroner Ned Dunnichay ruled his death a suicide by asphyxiation due to hanging. According to his attorney, Rios left a note asking that his remains be returned to Mexico.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Madison County coroner ruled the death a suicide by hanging, and his attorney said Rios left a note asking that his remains be returned to Mexico.
Reported by: Madison County Coroner Ned Dunnichay (medical examiner or coroner); Simon Rios's attorney (family or their lawyers).