Prison death probed in Medina County

Web Posted: 09/15/2007 12:52 AM CDT

State officials are investigating the death of an inmate at a state prison in Medina County 10 days ago, but foul play is not suspected.

According to Stephen Collins, the warden of the medium security Torrez Unit, the inmate, Dustin McVade, 22, of Austin, died Sept. 4, while alone in his cell. He was serving time on an assault conviction.

Collins said officials believe McVade died of asphyxiation but that it was accidental.

"It's strictly preliminary. No autopsy results are in," he said.

Collins said McVade was not depressed or in an emotional state before he died.

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