Edmonton family searching for answers after man in 'confrontation' with remand centre staff dies
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A grieving family wants answers after 50-year-old Danny Robinson died following a confrontation with staff at the Edmonton Remand Centre.
Robinson's family said he was pulled over by Edmonton police on Aug. 23, and taken into custody for unpaid traffic fines. His brother was able to pay the fines the following day and Robinson was expected to be released that evening.
"And I didn't even know for 24 hours, or whatever it works out to, nobody told me that my son was in the hospital," Robinson's mother, Marilyn Hayward, said in an interview.
After six days in a coma, the father of two was dead. The only explanation the family has received was that his heart stopped and his brain was deprived of oxygen.
His mom remembers him as forgiving and helpful, with a brilliant smile.
"All he ever wanted to do really was his best and to make others happy," she said.
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