SCI Houtzdale Reports Inmate Death

Houtzdale, PA - Scott Klinefelter, superintendent of the State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale, reported that inmate Roberto Quevada, 79, was found unresponsive in his cell on June 15, 2023. Prison staff and medical personnel immediately responded and provided life-saving measures until EMS arrived. Quevada was pronounced dead at 8:42 PM.

Quevada was serving 15-to 30-year sentence for Rape of a Child on a Montgomery County conviction. He had been at SCI Houtzdale since January 6, 2009.

In accordance with state policy, the Pennsylvania's State Police at Clearfield will conduct an investigation. The official cause of death will be determined by the Clearfield County Coroner's Office.

The deceased's next-of-kin has been notified.

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