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John Collard

56 years old · died September 7, 2014 · California Correctional Center, Lassen County, California

John Collard, 56, was held at the California Correctional Center in Susanville, where he was found dead in his cell on Sunday, September 7, 2014. He was alone in a maximum-security cell when he was pronounced dead. Department of Corrections spokeswoman Yvonne Hackler said the cause of death was pending review and that foul play was not suspected. His family was notified shortly after his body was found.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Department of Corrections spokeswoman Yvonne Hackler (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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