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Dozens dead, 16 decapitated in prison riot

By Zach Halaschak
Published July 29, 2019 7:56pm ET
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Dozens dead, 16 decapitated in prison riot
At least 52 are dead after a lengthy, bloody gang riot at a Brazilian prison. Gang members from one prison block reportedly invaded another section of the Altamira jail and attacked a rival gang Monday, battling for about five hours, according to BBC. Officials said that among those found dead, 16 had been decapitated. There […]

At least 52 are dead after a lengthy, bloody gang riot at a Brazilian prison.

Gang members from one prison block reportedly invaded another section of the Altamira jail and attacked a rival gang Monday, battling for about five hours, according to BBC.

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