Richmond, Va. (Newradiowrva.com) - The Medical Examiner has released the cause of death for Irvo Otieno. Otieno died March 6th after being transported to Central State Hospital from the Henrico Jail. The Medical Examiner said Otieno died from “positional and mechanical asphyxia with restraints” and the official manner of death is “homicide."
Otieno Family Lawyer Ben Crump released a statement saying “The official cause and manner of death is not surprising to us as it corroborates what the world witnessed in the video. In a chilling parallel to George Floyd’s killing, Irvo was held down and excessively restrained to death, when he should have been provided medical help and compassion. It is tragic that yet another life has been lost to this malicious and deadly restraint technique.”
Ten people have been charged with murder in Otieno's death, including seven Henrico Sheriff's Deputies and three Central State Hospital employees. Dinwiddie Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Baskervill has said she will be talking to the Feds on Monday about help in handling the case.
