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The city medical examiner ruled that Luis Alberto Lopez Castillo, 20, died by hanging. He was facing a murder charge and had been waiting almost a year for a trial.
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Published Sep 24, 2026 at 6:23 p.m. ET
Menendez is currently serving an 11-year sentence in a federal prison.
Menendez is currently serving an 11-year sentence in a federal prison.
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