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Two Rivers Correctional Institution Reports In-custody Death (Photo) - 11/16/25

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Cole James Pryor, died the evening of November 15, 2025. Pryor was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in Umatilla and passed away at the institution. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.

 

Pryor entered DOC custody on March 22, 2017, from Umatilla County and with an earliest release date of June 15, 2031. Pryor was 27 years old. Next of kin has been notified.

 

DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of 12,000 individuals who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.

 

TRCI is a multi-custody prison located in Umatilla. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Corrections can be found at www.oregon.gov/doc.

 

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Attached Media Files: Pryor_C.jpg,

Two Rivers Correctional Institution Reports In-custody Death (Photo) - 11/16/25

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Cole James Pryor, died the evening of November 15, 2025. Pryor was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in Umatilla and passed away at the institution. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.

 

Pryor entered DOC custody on March 22, 2017, from Umatilla County and with an earliest release date of June 15, 2031. Pryor was 27 years old. Next of kin has been notified.

 

DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of 12,000 individuals who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.

 

TRCI is a multi-custody prison located in Umatilla. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Corrections can be found at www.oregon.gov/doc.

 

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Attached Media Files: Pryor_C.jpg,