San Jose inmate violently beaten to death

September 4, 2015

Michael Tyree was allegedly beaten to death in Santa Clara County Jail by deputies and wasn't even supposed to be there

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San Jose inmate violently beaten to death

Tyree was waiting for bed space in a mental facility and he had already served his time for a misdemeanor. Sheriff Laurie Smith was harsh in her assessment of the officers actions as cowardly and violent.


 

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