Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Thomas Yazzie-Joe

28 years old · died December 9, 2016 · McKinley County Adult Detention Center, McKinley County, New Mexico

Thomas Yazzie-Joe, 28, died on December 9, 2016, while held at the McKinley County Adult Detention Center in New Mexico. A news report lists the cause of death as suicide. The available record gives no further detail about his life, the circumstances of his death, or whether any objections or follow-up were raised about his care while in custody.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide

Reported by: news report.

News report