Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Name not reported

Otero County Prison Facility, Otero County, New Mexico

A man in his 60s died of COVID-19 after being hospitalized, while held at the Otero County Prison Facility in New Mexico. The New Mexico Department of Health reported his death on June 19, 2020, as the third COVID-19 death of a person held at the facility. The health department said he had underlying health conditions.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness

Reported by: New Mexico Department of Health.

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