Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Fabian Rodriguez

35 years old · died October 31, 2019 · Pelican Bay State Prison, Del Norte County, California

Fabian Rodriguez, 35, died on October 31, 2019, after being attacked by other people held at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, California. Officials said two men assaulted him and that correctional officers found a weapon made by prisoners at the scene. The death was classified as a homicide by officials, and the Del Norte County district attorney's office was assisting the investigation. The officials' account is the only one reported so far.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Officials say two fellow prisoners attacked him and that officers found an inmate-made weapon at the scene.

Reported by: Pelican Bay State Prison (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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