Cuban Man Dies After Apparent Suicide Attempt In ICE Custody In Miami
A Cuban man died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Miami after an apparent suicide attempt, the agency said. ICE described the death as resulting from an apparent suicide attempt. The agency provided few public details about the man or the circumstances surrounding his death.
Deaths in ICE custody have repeatedly drawn scrutiny from immigrant advocates and rights groups seeking transparency and independent reviews. Social media posts and local reporting often amplify such cases, pressuring officials for more information and reforms.
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- Aled Damien Carbonell-Betancourt, 27, was found unresponsive in his cell at Miami's Federal Detention Center around 6:30 a.m. on April 12, 2026.
- He was pronounced dead at 7:31 a.m., and ICE says the death is believed to be a suicide, with the official cause still under investigation.
- Carbonell-Betancourt entered the U.S. without valid documents in October 2024 and had been in ICE custody since February 11, 2026, pending removal.
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April 17, 2026