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Coverage dated November 10, 2026

Another person dies in NYC custody at Rikers Island, eighth death this year

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NEW YORK (PIX11) - Another person has died in New York City Department of Correction custody, marking the eighth death this year. Cesar Medercuret, 36, was found in his bed by a correction officer at the Robert N.

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  1. The City

    Eighth Detainee Dies on Rikers Island So Far This Year (opens The City)

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    A 36-year-old Rikers Island detainee awaiting trial on an attempted murder charge was found dead in his bed Tuesday morning, marking the eighth death in city jail custody so far this year, The City Reporter has learned.

  2. Pix11

    Another person dies in NYC custody at Rikers Island, eighth death this year (opens Pix11)

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    NEW YORK (PIX11) - Another person has died in New York City Department of Correction custody, marking the eighth death this year. Cesar Medercuret, 36, was found in his bed by a correction officer at the Robert N.

  3. amNewYork

    Rikers Island death: Subway assault suspect becomes ninth person to die in NYC jail custody this year (opens amNewYork)

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    A 36-year-old man died early Tuesday morning while in custody on Rikers Island, making him the ninth person to lose their life while in custody at an NYC jail this year. Cesar Gabriel Medero Curet was found in his bed by a correction officer at the Robert N. Davoren Center on Nov. 10, according to..

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