Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Harry Baker

87 years old · died April 3, 2015

Harry Baker, 87, was a former Madera County supervisor and president of Sierra Telephone in Oakhurst. According to his attorney, he suffered a stroke on March 11 while held in jail, and he died on April 3, 2015. The article says his health had deteriorated in the weeks before his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness

Reported by: attorney.

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