An autopsy finds Irvo Otieno, held down by deputies and hospital workers, asphyxiated
His death last month at a Virginia mental hospital has sparked outrage and led to second-degree murder charges against 10 defendants.
Irvo Otieno
Irvo Otieno's mom wants justice for him and a better system for everyone else
Ten people have been charged with murder in Otieno's death at a Virginia psychiatric hospital earlier this month. Caroline Ouko and attorney Ben Crump reflect on his life and what happens next.
A hospital surveillance video shows Irvo Otieno pinned to the floor before his death
The 28-year-old Black man died at a Virginia mental health facility earlier this month. A grand jury indicted 10 deputies and hospital workers on charges of second-degree murder.
7 deputies and 3 others face murder charges in a Black man's death at mental hospital
Irvo Otieno was transferred from jail to a state mental health facility on March 6. Prosecutors say he was handcuffed during the intake process and "smothered" by seven deputies for some 12 minutes.