Died in jail or a lockup
Katelyn M. Godiska
Katelyn Godiska, 34, of Bethlehem, was held at Northampton County Prison in June 2026. On June 14, 2026, he was taken from the prison to St. Luke's Hospital-Easton Campus, where he was pronounced dead. Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek said the cause of death was asphyxiation and ruled it a suicide.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek ruled the death a suicide by asphyxiation, and the county said life-saving measures were taken before EMS transported her to the hospital.
Reported by: Northampton County Coroner's Office (Coroner Zachary Lysek) (medical examiner or coroner); Northampton County Prison (the agency that held him).