Died in jail or a lockup
Joseph Morillo
Joseph Morillo, 43, died on November 12, 2012, while held at the San Luis Obispo County Jail. He was found unconscious in a cell designed for people considered a danger to themselves or others. The Coroner's Office determined that he died of cardiac arrest caused by a thickening of the heart muscle and morbid obesity, and ruled the death natural. The Sheriff's Office described the cell as having no furniture and a hole in the floor for waste.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The coroner's office ruled the death natural, citing cardiac arrest due to thickening of the heart muscle and morbid obesity.
Reported by: Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).