William Reardon
William Reardon, 52, died early on Monday, August 6, 2012, while he was held at the Somerville Police Station. Stephanie Chelf Guyotte, a spokesperson for the Middlesex District Attorney, said there was no evidence of foul play or trauma and that the office was waiting for autopsy results before deciding how to proceed. Prisoner advocates, quoted by the Boston Globe, questioned the death and said Somerville's cells are not air conditioned and were not meant for long stays. The cause and manner of his death had not been determined when the reports were published.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed). The Middlesex District Attorney's office said there was no evidence of foul play or trauma and was awaiting autopsy results, while prisoner advocates questioned the death and noted that Somerville cells are not air conditioned and not meant for long stays.
Reported by: Middlesex District Attorney's office; prisoner advocates.