Brandon Wilson
Brandon Wilson, 33, was found hanging in his single cell at San Quentin State Prison on the morning of November 17, 2011, and was pronounced dead at 6:47 a.m., according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The department announced the death as a suicide, and a family friend, Gina Lamph, also said he had taken his own life. Officials did not say what he used. He was held on California's death row at the time.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Prison officials announced that Brandon Wilson died by suicide, found hanging in his single cell at San Quentin State Prison; a family friend also said he took his own life.
Reported by: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (the agency that held him); Gina Lamph, a family friend (family or their lawyers).
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