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Adam Coppa

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a turbulent spring evening at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Yuma in San Luis, a sequence of events unfolded that would ultimately lead to the death of 32-year-old inmate Adam Coppa. The male inmate's life was cut short on March 1, 2018, amidst the chaos of a large-scale prison riot. An autopsy would later confirm that Coppa died from a gunshot wound.

The disturbance, which involved approximately 600 inmates, reportedly ignited after correctional officers were perceived to have used ...Read More
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  • Watertown Daily Times Online : Inmate died of gunshot wound during Arizona prison riot
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    Victim Details

    Adam Coppa

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    San-luis

    AZ

    2018-03-01

    32

    Adam

    Coppa

    Yes

    11/29/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been reading through the details of the tragic events at the Arizona State Pri... ...Read More
    09/19/2024
    I’ve been following the tragic events at ASPC-Yuma closely, and something that stood out to me was... ...Read More
    06/19/2024
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    08/25/2023
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