Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Joseph C. Townsel

60 years old · died July 25, 2020 · San Quentin State Prison, California

Joseph C. Townsel, 60, died of coronavirus on July 25, 2020, while held at San Quentin State Prison in California. The source attributes the cause of death to the coronavirus, and reports that his body was taken to San Mateo County.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness

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