Sudden, silent death: Rikers Island detainee found dead in cell a week after being detained

By Aidan Graham Posted on October 5, 2023

Another detainee at Rikers Island was found dead in his cell Thursday morning — the ninth such fatality in the city’s Correction Department’s custody this year, according to city officials.

Authorities identified the deceased man as 27-year-old Manish Kunwar, who was found unresponsive in his cell at around 6:20 a.m. on Oct. 5. The cause of death remains under investigation by the city’s medical examiner, a DOC spokesperson said.

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Sudden, silent death: Rikers Island detainee found dead in cell a week after being detained

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