Cody Jones

Cody Jones died while held at the Shasta County Jail in California. The Shasta County coroner ruled the death a suicide. Jones's family does not accept that ruling and suspects correctional officers may have been involved in the death.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed). The Shasta County coroner ruled the death a suicide, but the family does not trust that ruling and suspects correctional officers may have been involved.

Reported by: Shasta County coroner (medical examiner or coroner); Jones's family (family or their lawyers).

News report

• A third of Shasta’s jail deaths in recent years have been ruled suicides. A policy change could save lives Shasta Scout, July 17, 2026