Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis, 83, died on September 11, 2026, at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, a state prison where he was held. Sources say he had earned a college degree and a master's, completed self-help programs, and been ordained as a prison minister, and that his attorney called him one of the most rehabilitated people the attorney had represented. Several parole boards had found him suitable for release, but he remained in custody. California corrections officials confirmed the death and said it was pending review, and the Solano County coroner will determine the cause and manner, which had not been made public as of September 14.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (the agency that held him); Solano County coroner's office (medical examiner or coroner).
News reports (5)
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