Dossier
hyperthermia
Coverage of hyperthermia in the Nexus archive.
Justin Simmonsperson1Union Pacificorganization1Laredoplace1Texasplace1Hondurasplace1Mexicoplace1U.S. Attorney for Western District of Texasorganization1Eric Valenciaperson1Azusa Police Departmentorganization1Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Officeorganization1Rocky Wenrickperson1Steve Searsperson1Azusaplace1
- 11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 6 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
11 individuals were indicted in the smuggling deaths of six migrants found in a rail cargo container in Texas. The victims, from Honduras and Mexico, were discovered in a Laredo rail yard, with suspected heat stroke as the cause. The indictment relates to a human smuggling operation involving freight trains.
- Cause of death revealed for man found dead in out-of-service Azusa police SUV
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office ruled the death of Eric Valencia, 37, as accidental due to hyperthermia after he was found in an unlocked out-of-service Azusa police SUV. Valencia was released from custody following an arrest for DUI and child endangerment before entering the vehicle.