Wayne Denson

Wayne Denson, 74, was held at the Snake River Correctional Institution in Oregon, and his brother said Denson had rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions. The Oregon Department of Corrections reported that he tested positive for COVID-19 and died on October 13, 2020, after being moved to a hospital in Boise, where he was on a ventilator. His brother, who asked to remain anonymous, blamed the prison's handling of the pandemic for his death and said, "I know he wanted to live." The Oregon Department of Corrections said the Medical Examiner would determine the cause of death, and the Oregon State Police were notified.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). His brother, who asked to remain anonymous, blamed the prison's handling of the pandemic for his death from COVID-19.

Reported by: Oregon Department of Corrections (the agency that held him); his brother, who asked to remain anonymous (family or their lawyers).

Sources (4)

• Another Oregon inmate dies after getting COVID-19 KTVB, October 5, 2020
• Snake River Correctional Institution sees highest inmate death toll in the state from coronavirus OregonLive.com, October 9, 2020
• Inmate at Snake River Correctional Facility who tested positive for COVID-19 dies KATU, October 14, 2020
• These are the 42 Oregon state prisoners who have died from COVID-19 Street Roots, March 10, 2021