Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Steven Sanchez

23 years old · died June 10, 2015 · Sandoval County Detention Center, Sandoval County, New Mexico

Steven Sanchez, 23, died on June 10, 2015, while held at the Sandoval County Detention Center in Sandoval County, New Mexico. A news report links his death to withdrawal.

Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff. A news report says he died of withdrawal, and the account points to untreated withdrawal rather than a disease.

Reported by: news report.

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