Mystery over death of nine inmates as bodies found during routine inspection

Early indications suggest the victims showed signs consistent with asphyxiation, although officials stressed that the exact cause of death has not yet been established Mystery over death of nine inmates as bodies found during routine inspection

Mystery surrounds the deaths of nine inmates whose bodies were discovered during a routine inspection at the Machala Detention Centre (CPL) in Ecuador . The grim find was made on the afternoon of Sunday, December 7 prompting an immediate response from police and prison authorities.

A preliminary police source confirmed that several bodies were found during a standard inspection of the facility. Officers searching the first floor of the main pavilion located at least nine deceased inmates.

Early indications suggest the victims showed sig