Kane Anthony Rubio
Kane Rubio was 22 years old and was held at the Fresno County Jail. He was found unconscious in his cell after an alleged suicide attempt on June 14, and he remained hospitalized until he was declared brain dead on July 1. The Fresno County Sheriff's Office said he was housed alone and is investigating the incident as a suicide. His family, including his godmother Hope Posas and his mother Crystal Rivas, has filed a government claim alleging jail staff failed to provide the care and supervision he needed, despite signs of a psychiatric crisis.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). The sheriff's office says Rubio attempted suicide in his cell, and his family's government claim says jail staff failed to provide the care and supervision he needed, despite signs of a psychiatric crisis.
Reported by: Fresno County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Rubio's family, through a government claim (family or their lawyers).