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Ottumwa police are investigating the death of a man who allegedly assaulted hospital patients, according to a press release.
Police originally responded to reports of an unresponsive person in an office at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center on Oct. 15, 2022.
Lifesaving measures were initiated, but were unsuccessful, according to police.
The person was identified in November as 27-year-old Devin Michael Caraccio of Centerville.
Caraccio was employed by a contracting company and worked at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center. His death was ruled as an accidental drug overdose, according to police.
While reviewing the contents of Caraccio's phone, police found evidence, including photos and videos, that Caraccio assaulted several patients while he was working in the hospital.
Police believe Caraccio assaulted nine patients in total.
"The nature of the assaults were sexual and physical in nature," Lt. Jason Bell told Local 5.
Police suspect that all of the victims were asleep or unconscious when the assaults took place.
According to police, hospital administration was contacted about the discovery and has been cooperating with the investigation.
Police believe Caraccio was acting alone.
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