Jacob Brady
Jacob Brady, 19, died at York County Prison on April 14, 2026. The York County Coroner's Office found after an autopsy that he died of blunt force trauma and strangulation, and the Pennsylvania State Police are investigating his death as a homicide committed by another person held there. His family says he had been moved to a behavioral management unit cell the day before he died and was killed by his cellmate, and they are calling for answers and accountability. A service celebrating his life was scheduled for April 24 at Emerge Church in Hanover.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The York County Coroner's Office ruled he died of blunt force trauma and strangulation, and Pennsylvania State Police classified the death as an inmate-committed homicide; his family says his cellmate killed him after he was moved to a behavioral management unit cell the day before his death.
Reported by: York County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner); Pennsylvania State Police (outside investigators); his family.