Former LAPD cop arrested for child sex crimes dies in custody
A former Los Angeles police officer has been charged with eight counts of lewd acts with a child. Two of his alleged victims are his relatives.
Former LAPD cop arrested for child sex crimes dies in custody
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A former LAPD police officer who was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of committing lewd acts with a minor has died while in custody, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed.
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Paul Razo died while in LASD custody on Saturday, May 20.
"The inmate was within our custody when they were transported to Los Angeles County Medical Center for a preexisting medical condition. While being medically treated the inmate passed. The cause of death will be determined by autopsy by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner," the LASD said in a statement.
Razo had been charged with eight counts of committing lewd acts with a minor by the L.A. County District Attorney's office.
He allegedly sexually assaulted at least four boys. Two of whom were his relatives.
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Source: KABC-TV
