Died in prison
Yera Basnueva
Yera Basnueva died in July 2025 while held at Jessup Correctional Institution in Maryland. Maryland State Police, citing the medical examiner's office, said his death was caused by injuries from an assault in 2024 and ruled it a homicide. State police did not issue a public notice about his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Maryland State Police, citing the medical examiner's office, attributed his death to injuries from a 2024 assault.
Reported by: Maryland State Police (outside investigators); medical examiner's office (medical examiner or coroner).