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Ralph Garcia

Ralph Garcia (? - August 31, 1999) was a US prison guard, at a New Mexico prison owned by the Wackenhut corporation, who was murdered during a prison riot in Santa Rosa[?]. His death led to increased criticism of Wackenhut. Garcia was a former rancher, who had become impoverished following a drought. Wackenhut paid him $7.95 per hour.



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