2025 was ICE's deadliest year in two decades. Here are the 31 people who died in custody

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Here are the details of the deaths of 22 individuals who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the United States:

1. **Kai Yin Wong**, 63, of China: Died on October 25th from complications related to heart valve repair surgery.
2. **Francisco Gaspar-Andrés**, 48, of Guatemala: Died on December 6th from suspected kidney and liver failure.
3. **Pete Sumalo Montejo**, 72, of the Philippines: Died on December 5th due to medical complications while in ICE custody.
4. **Shiraz Fatehali Sachwani**, 48, of Pakistan: Died on December 6th from natural causes.
5. **Jean Wilson Brutus**, 41, of Haiti: Died on December 12th from suspected natural causes.
6. **Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir**, 46, of Eritrea: Died on December 14th from medical distress.
7. **Nenko Stanev Gantchev**, 56, of Bulgaria: Died on December 15th while in ICE custody due to complications from diabetes and other health issues.
8. **Hasan Ali Moh'D Saleh**, 67, of Jordan: Died on December 11th from cardiac arrest.
9. **Gabriel Garcia Aviles**, 54, of Mexico: Died on December 23rd after being detained by ICE.
10. **Josué Castro Rivera**, 25, of Honduras: Died on December 23rd while trying to flee from ICE agents in Virginia.
11. **Leo Cruz-Silva**, 34, of Mexico: Died on October 4th from apparent suicide.
12. **Pete Sumalo Montejo**, 72, of the Philippines: Died on December 5th due to medical complications while in ICE custody.
13. **Kai Yin Wong**, 63, of China: Died on October 25th from complications related to heart valve repair surgery.
14. **Francisco Gaspar-Andrés**, 48, of Guatemala: Died on December 6th from suspected kidney and liver failure.
15. **Shiraz Fatehali Sachwani**, 48, of Pakistan: Died on December 6th from natural causes.
16. **Jean Wilson Brutus**, 41, of Haiti: Died on December 12th from suspected natural causes.
17. **Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir**, 46, of Eritrea: Died on December 14th from medical distress.
18. **Nenko Stanev Gantchev**, 56, of Bulgaria: Died on December 15th while in ICE custody due to complications from diabetes and other health issues.
19. **Hasan Ali Moh'D Saleh**, 67, of Jordan: Died on December 11th from cardiac arrest.
20. **Gabriel Garcia Aviles**, 54, of Mexico: Died on December 23rd after being detained by ICE.
21. **Josué Castro Rivera**, 25, of Honduras: Died on December 23rd while trying to flee from ICE agents in Virginia.
22. **Leo Cruz-Silva**, 34, of Mexico: Died on October 4th from apparent suicide.

These deaths have been reported by various news outlets and advocacy groups, which have raised concerns about the conditions and treatment of detainees in ICE custody. The causes of death for some individuals have not been officially confirmed by ICE or other authorities.

 

[Strange Scarab]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around all these sad stories ... 22 people have passed away while in ICE custody, which is just heartbreaking. I mean, can we even imagine what our loved ones would be going through if they were in those situations? It's not like they committed any crimes, some of them are just immigrants trying to start a new life.

The thing that bothers me the most is the lack of transparency about the circumstances surrounding their deaths . If we don't know what happened, how can we make sure it doesn't happen again? We need to have better systems in place to ensure that everyone's treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their background.

I'm not saying that everyone who gets detained by ICE is innocent, but I do think that some of these deaths could've been prevented if they'd had access to proper medical care or something . We need to have a more compassionate approach to dealing with people in difficult situations.

Anyway, it's just sad that we're living in a world where this kind of thing can happen again and again . Can't we all just get along?

 

[Cele]

can't believe these numbers - 22 innocent ppl lost their lives in ICE custody we need to take a closer look at the conditions and treatment of detainees it's heartbreaking to see ppl from all over the world suffering like this we should be working together to find solutions that don't involve taking lives have you heard about the new smart glasses that can monitor vital signs remotely? they might just save some lives one day

 

[Bright Bison]

This is a super sad update , and I'm still trying to process all the names that keep popping up - Kai Yin Wong, Pete Sumalo Montejo, Francisco Gaspar-Andrés... it's like we're seeing a never-ending list of victims .

I think about what we were talking about last year regarding immigration reform . We should be focusing on finding solutions to help people in need, not detaining them without proper care or medical attention . These deaths are a stark reminder that the system is broken .

ICE's policies have been under scrutiny for years, and it's high time we hold them accountable for the lives they're taking . We should be working towards creating safer spaces for people seeking refuge or asylum, not putting them through this traumatic experience .

We need to keep pushing for change . I want to see more transparency around detainment conditions and medical care provided to those in custody . It's time for us to demand better .

 

[Duke Nukem]

OMG what's going on with these detentions ?! I just can't believe that so many people are dyin' in ICE custody . Like, 22 individuals! Can't we do better than this? The conditions and treatment of detainees are already a major concern, but now it seems like they're bein' ignored .

I mean, what's with all these deaths from heart problems and kidney failure? Shouldn't healthcare be more accessible to everyone, regardless of their immigration status? And some of these people were even tryin' to escape ICE agents in Virginia! Like, shouldn't they have been protected by the law or somethin'?

I'm so sick of all this and I wish we could just stop it before more lives are lost . We need to make sure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, no matter what their background is . Can't we just be kinder to each other?

 

[Alive Armadillo]

ICE needs to step up its game . Detaining people without proper medical care can be deadly . These 22 people lost their lives while in your custody . I'm not buying the "natural causes" explanation . What's going on behind those closed doors? The fact that some deaths are still unconfirmed is a major red flag . Transparency and accountability, ICE .

 

[Better Bug]

OMG can't believe these numbers!!! 22 people dead is just heartbreaking . I mean what's going on with our country? We're supposed to be a land of freedom and justice, but it feels like we're treating people like animals in cages . These detainees were already vulnerable due to their immigration status and now they're facing medical neglect and even death?! It's just unacceptable .

I'm so worried about the mental health impact on these families too... losing a loved one is bad enough, but when it happens under such traumatic circumstances, it's just devastating . We need to do better, like, NOW . I mean, can't we find a way to treat people with dignity and compassion instead of fear and intimidation? It's time for some real change .