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INDIO, Calif. — A felon in custody on a fugitive from justice warrant who stands accused in the bludgeoning death of his cellmate while being housed at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio last July was ordered yesterday to stand trial for the man’s brutal murder. The murdered inmate, John Hemmer, 48, of South Dakota, was awaiting trial after […]
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INDIO, Calif., — Authorities say no foul play is suspected in the death of an inmate being housed at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio early Sunday morning, Sept. 12. The man, whose name and charges have not been released, was found unresponsive in his cell and later died at the facility. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Neighbor thwarts attempted […]
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RIVERSIDE, Calif., — Authorities who yesterday announced the second in-custody death of an inmate who passed away while being housed at the Robert Presley Detention Center in downtown Riverside over the last few days have since reported there were no signs of foul play suspected in either of the inmates’ deaths and that their separate and unrelated investigations are continuing. […]
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UPDATED: Sunday, Aug. 22, 12:23 p.m., With information regarding second in-custody death. Originally Published: Thursday, Aug. 19, 11:35 p.m. RIVERSIDE, Calif., — Authorities today are continuing to investigate the in-custody death of an inmate who passed away while being housed at the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside early Wednesday morning, Aug. 18. Wednesday’s death was followed just three days […]
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BANNING, Calif. — Authorities investigating the Sept. 8 beating death of an inmate at Banning’s Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility say three inmates have been identified as participating in the man’s murder. The inmate killed in the attack, since identified as Rosendo Echevarria, 29, of Cathedral City, was facing multiple charges related to sex crimes against children from a case dating back […]
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate who died after suffering life-threatening complications after undergoing surgery Friday morning, July 31. Officials have not specified the nature of the surgery or complications that led to the inmate’s death and say their investigation is continuing. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Sexual assaults along Temecula hiking and biking trail lead […]
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Saying they have found no signs of foul play, authorities yesterday confirmed they are investigating the in-custody death of an inmate who passed away after being found unresponsive in his cell at Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside. Despite life-saving efforts by deputies and jail staff and being transported to an area hospital for further treatment, the […]
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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — A Hemet man in custody since being arrested on domestic violence related charges last month has died while incarcerated, according to authorities. Officials say COVID-19 related complications and flu-like symptoms may have led to his April 28 death. This was the second inmate death in two days that officials say may have been caused by COVID-19 […]
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REDDING — For the third time in just two weeks Shasta County Sheriff’s Office officials have announced the in-custody death of an inmate who died yesterday, Wednesday, Sept. 25. Today’s announcement comes amidst growing scrutiny, calls for action, and demands for answers as to how and why the Redding facility has experienced three deaths in just 14 days. The previous […]
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UPDATED: Monday, Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m., With Coroner’s release of information See Original Story below. REDDING — Officials have identified a second inmate who died while in-custody at Shasta County Jail in Redding in the last ten days. The man died after he was found having an unspecified medical crisis inside his cell early Sunday morning, Sept. 22. Despite life-saving […]
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