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Curtis Dean Anderson Jr.

32 years old · died January 21, 2019 · California State Prison, Sacramento, California

Curtis Dean Anderson Jr., 32, died at California State Prison-Sacramento on January 21, 2019, while held there. The Sacramento County coroner's office said he died by suicide by hanging. Two news reports carried the coroner's finding, but neither described his life or the circumstances in detail, and whether staff had been monitoring him or responded to any warning signs has not been reported.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Sacramento County coroner's office ruled that he died by suicide by hanging.

Reported by: Sacramento County coroner's office (medical examiner or coroner).

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