Sadly, it appears it may have been due to natural causes. I can hope his medical condition was something that was long and painful, but I’m not optimistic. I’d also be okay with “shivved” or “beaten to death.”
He was on death row for almost as long as my friends were alive. He’s also the reason I’m such a strong advocate for self defense.
I’m so sorry to hear of your history of having friends murdered. Who were your friends?
I assume you were about the same age or were school mates, etc?