Shooter in Richmond restaurant killings is investigated after cellmate dies
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Jose Rodriguez, 26, died in his cell at Salinas Valley State Prison, leading to a homicide investigation focused on his cellmate, Steven Miranda. Miranda, sentenced in 2013 to life imprisonment for a double murder tied to gang violence, faces scrutiny following Rodriguez's death. Rodriguez had been incarcerated for attempted murder and gang-related charges. The incident raises concerns about prison safety and the dynamics between inmates, especially those with violent histories. Miranda, along with another accomplice, had previously engaged in a deadly attack on rival gang members in 2009, which sealed his fate in prison for life.
Jose Rodriguez, a 26-year-old inmate serving a 15-year sentence, was found dead in his cell, prompting an investigation into a homicide involving his cellmate, Steven Miranda.
The homicide investigation revolves around Steven Miranda, who is serving two consecutive life sentences for a double murder committed in 2009 linked to gang activity.
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