Died in jail or a lockup
Giovanni Magaña
Giovanni Magaña, 32, died in his cell at the Franklin County Corrections Center in Pasco, Washington, in the early hours of July 1, 2022. Commander Monty Huber said deputies found him during routine checks, and he was pronounced dead shortly after midnight. Officials said no foul play was suspected. A coroner's officer later determined the death was a suicide caused by hanging, and the sheriff's office said its investigation was still ongoing.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The coroner's officer ruled his death a suicide by hanging, and the sheriff's office is still investigating.
Reported by: Franklin County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Coroner's officer (medical examiner or coroner).