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Two Holding Center inmates stand accused of second-degree murder after investigators believe the two men followed another inmate into his jail cell on July 4, with one strangling the victim while the other held him down.<\/p>\n

It took four minutes, law enforcement officials said, based on video evidence. Sheriff John Garcia also said two other inmates apparently witnessed the incident but said nothing.<\/p>\n

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\"Inmate
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Antonio Pizarro’s body was found in his Holding Center jail cell Saturday, but he didn’t die on his own. It appears he was specifically targeted and killed by two others.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n \"Erie
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Antonio Pizarro is dead, and it appears he was likely killed by others inside the jail.<\/p>\n

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\"Chico<\/p>\n

Holding Center inmate Chico Garcia, 49, of Buffalo, was charged with murder in the death of fellow inmate Antonio Pizarro. (Provided photo)<\/p>\n

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\"Skyler<\/p>\n

Skyler J. Gill, 21, of Lancaster, was charged with murder, along with Chico Garcia, for the death of Holding Center inmate Antonio Pizarro. (Provided photo)<\/p>\n

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\"antonio<\/p>\n

Antonio Pizarro, 27, was found unresponsive in his Holding Center cell on July 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Courtesy of Nadia Pizarro<\/p>\n

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