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Kern Valley State Prison violence in California leaves death row inmate Julian Mendez dead in attack involving multiple inmates, prompting investigation by prison officials and district attorney.

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Death row inmate Julian Mendez, 46, was attacked and killed by another inmate on Friday June 6 at Kern Valley State Prison, officials said. (Courtesy of California Department of Corrections and ...