A former skilled rugby league participant has died after being discovered unresponsive in a jail cell in Queensland.
Lui Matalio Dylan (Dee) Tiaaleaiga, 30, had performed for the Newcastle Knights in 2011.
An announcement type the household thanked folks “for all the love that has poured in for Dee”.
Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) confirmed that Tiaaleaiga died at hospital after being discovered unresponsive in his cell on the Maryborough Correctional Centre on Wednesday.
He was in a single occupancy cell. His loss of life is just not being handled as suspicious.
His household was reportedly by his facet in hospital when he handed.
Once a rising league star, the Fraser Coast Chronicle stated it was understood he turned to crime in his mid-20s.
He beforehand escaped custody in Rockhampton.
QCS has stated it would help police with the preparation of the coroner’s report.
“Our condolences go to the man’s family and friends,” a QCS spokeswoman stated.
The newspaper has reported that the circumstances of his loss of life will not be being handled as suspicious however medial in nature.
His household have been capable of be by his bedside as he died.
“The family would like to thank everyone for all the love that has poured in for Dee and would appreciate some privacy at this difficult time while they grieve and make arrangements for Dee’s memorial,” Tiaaleaiga’s companion Lana Gray stated in an announcement.
As nicely as enjoying league, Tiaaleaiga was additionally a blended martial arts fighter.
MMA coach Nathan O’Connor wrote on social media that Tiaaleaiga “only every brought love and respect into our clubs”.
“It was an honour to be your coach and friend and to have you as part of our family.
“You were born 200 years too late, you were built for warfare and protecting the village, and that’s the you I only ever saw.
“I promise I will tell them of the good you did and love and respect you showed as a warrior and student so they know you were much more than your dark side.”
Tiaaleaiga grew up within the Rockhampton space. He fell foul of the legislation with numerous drug and driving offences after numerous deaths of relations.
He was arrested in August 2019.
Tiaaleaiga was convicted of two street rage assaults and the armed theft of a bottle store in addition to brawl after a rugby match.
He additionally escaped police custody after being handled at Rockhampton Hospital.
He hung out in three totally different prisons.
Source web site: www.foxsports.com.au
