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Inquest: Man Lost 30kg Before Dying of TB in Jail
20 Apr
Summary
- A Bolivian man died in hospital after contracting tuberculosis in prison.
- He lost nearly 30kg before his death, weighing 43.2kg.
- Prison had multiple TB cases, but the man declined initial screening.
An inquest has revealed the tragic death of a Bolivian national, Alvaro Mendoza Sillerico, who died in hospital from tuberculosis on November 18, 2024. Mr. Sillerico, aged 32, had been incarcerated at HMP Lowdham Grange since January 2021.
During his time at the Category B prison, he experienced a drastic weight loss of nearly 30kg, reducing his body weight to 43.2kg. The Nottingham Coroner's Court was informed that the prison had identified multiple tuberculosis cases in late 2021.
Following these discoveries, all inmates were offered TB screenings. However, Mr. Sillerico reportedly declined the screening at that time. A medical review on October 6, 2024, led to an emergency call and transfer to Nottingham City Hospital, where he was diagnosed with TB. His death was attributed to a sigmoid perforation.
