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Died in prison

Name not reported

died October 5, 2020 · Snake River Correctional Institution, Malheur County, Oregon

A man believed to be between 65 and 80 years old was held at the Snake River Correctional Institution in Ontario, Oregon. The Oregon Department of Corrections said he had tested positive for coronavirus, and one report says he died at a nearby hospital, while another does not name a location. The department said the Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death, and the Oregon State Police were notified. The department said his death was the 14th among people in its custody to follow a positive coronavirus test since the pandemic began.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Oregon Department of Corrections (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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