Inmate dies at Southern Desert Correctional Center

The Nevada Department of Corrections on Thursday reported the death of an inmate who died more than two weeks ago.

Marquis Edwards, 35, was pronounced dead at the Southern Desert Correctional Center on Oct. 20, corrections officials said in a news release.

Edwards was serving a sentence of 38 months to 120 months for charges including robbery, battery causing substantial bodily harm and carrying a concealed weapon, the release said. He entered department custody on June 16 from Clark County.

An autopsy was requested, according to the release.

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