Robbery suspect dies at Rikers, third NYC jail death

Ariel Quidone, a robbery suspect, died after collapsing at Rikers Island. He had been held at the Robert N. Davoren Center since March 7 and was hospitalized in grave condition following a serious infection. Quidone underwent major surgery but died in the hospital's jail ward on Sunday. He was scheduled to appear in court last Wednesday but did not attend. His death marks the third in New York City jails in 2025. Two previous deaths occurred in February, involving Ramel Powell and Terrence Moore. Both cases are still under investigation.