Bahamas Police Probe Deaths of Two Inmates
Authorities in the Bahamas are investigating the deaths of two men while in police custody.
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Authorities in the Bahamas are investigating the deaths of two men while in police custody.
Pathologists found that 20-year-old Aaron Rolle died from hemorrhaging and a ruptured intestine caused by blunt force trauma to the chest. Rolle had been arrested on charges of breaking into a home and died Feb. 9 at the police station.
Pathologists also found that 35-year-old Jamie Smith died from asphyxiation a day later. Smith had been arrested on charges of attempted armed robbery.
The police department made the announcement Wednesday.
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