Died in jail or a lockup
Kevin Plichta
Kevin Plichta, 53, died on February 24, 2017, after he was found unresponsive in his cell at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, California, and taken to a hospital. Authorities say his cellmate attacked him and are seeking murder charges against that cellmate. Officials have not yet determined a motive for the attack, and the manner of death is listed as homicide, as claimed by authorities.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Authorities say his cellmate attacked him and have not yet determined a motive.
Reported by: authorities.