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2 Inmates Suspected in Death of Fellow Inmate by Improvised Weapons

2 Inmates Suspected in Death of Fellow Inmate by Improvised Weapons
Raul Mendoza, left, was allegedly attacked by Andrew Espinoza, center, and Frank Vasquez at Kern Valley State Prison. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Jill McLaughlin
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California prison officials are investigating the death of an inmate at Kern Valley State Prison as a homicide, the state announced May 16.

Two inmates at the central California prison allegedly attacked inmate Raul Mendoza, 30, using improvised weapons at about 2:20 p.m. May 13, according to an announcement by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.