Died in prison
Kevin Mansfield
Kevin Mansfield died on February 16, 2018, while held at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, Kern County. According to court documents reported by 23ABC News Bakersfield, his cellmate strangled him during a fight between the two men. The court documents say the two had been drinking prison-made alcohol before the fight. Court records show the cellmate was later convicted of voluntary manslaughter in Kevin's death.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Court documents say his cellmate strangled him during a fight at the California Correctional Institution, and a jury later found the cellmate guilty of voluntary manslaughter.
Reported by: court documents.