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John Kopkowski

died January 29, 2009 · San Diego Central Jail, San Diego County, California

John Kopkowski died on January 29, 2009, while he was held at the San Diego Jail in California. Bethel Police and other officials said he took his own life by jumping from a second-floor landing inside the jail. Those are the official accounts of how he died.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Officials say Kopkowski apparently killed himself by jumping from a second-floor landing inside the San Diego Jail.

Reported by: Bethel Police / officials.

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