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Otieno Funeral Scheduled for Wednesday

The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at Virginia Union University in 2019.
The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at Virginia Union University in 2019.
Matt Demlein, WRVA

Chesterfield, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - The funeral for Irvo Otieno will take place Wednesday at 11:30am at First Baptist Church on Iron Bridge Road in Chesterfield. Otieno died March 6th at Central State Hospital. The Reverand Al Sharpton will give a eulogy at the service.

Ten people, seven Henrico Sheriff's deputies and three Central State Hospital employees, face second degree murder charges in Otieno's death. All ten are out on bond. Video of the Otieno's admission to Central State Hospital became public last week.


Former Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones is senior pastor at First Baptist. Otieno lawyer Ben Crump is lobbying for better mental health training for law enforcement.