Died in jail or a lockup
Faviola Valenzuela
Faviola Valenzuela, a 42-year-old woman from Othello, died on March 15, 2022, while held at the Franklin County Jail in Washington. Another person held there reported that she was having a medical issue, and she was found dead in her cell. The Franklin County coroner said the autopsy was inconclusive and that histology and toxicology results were still pending when the reports were published. The sheriff's office said it was investigating and would send its findings to the prosecutor's office.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Franklin County coroner's autopsy was inconclusive, and histology and toxicology results were pending at the time of reporting.