Died in jail or a lockup
James Anthony Conforti
James Anthony Conforti, 63, of Santa Rosa, died on July 7, 2026, after he was found unresponsive during routine cell checks at the Sonoma County jail, according to The Press Democrat. The sheriff's office said jail staff began life-saving efforts before fire and medical crews arrived, and he was pronounced dead shortly before 10:50 p.m. The Marin County Sheriff's Office coroner's division is investigating, and it said the cause of death is pending additional testing. Officials said this was the first in-custody death at the jail since 2024.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Marin County Sheriff's Office Coroner Division (medical examiner or coroner).