Overview
- He was found dead on Sunday while detained in a Florida facility after a June arrest tied to an alleged assault on his wife.
- Pepey had been held since June 30 following his Deerfield Beach arrest, with reports noting multiple domestic-violence–related charges.
- His wife, Samara Mello, previously posted photos of injuries and publicly condemned domestic violence in combat sports.
- A former teammate said on social media that Pepey took his own life, a claim not confirmed by U.S. authorities.
- The family’s lawyer said custodial-death procedures should be followed by American officials and asked the public to avoid speculation, as the family has been notified.