Died in jail or a lockup
Kirk Richardson
Kirk Richardson, 61, died on January 8, 2026, while held at the Martinez Detention Facility in Contra Costa County, California. He was found dead in his cell. Authorities said he had been banging his head against the cell before he died. The cause and manner of death have not been announced, and the sheriff's office and the Contra Costa County district attorney's office are investigating.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Authorities said he was found banging his head against his cell before he died, and the cause and manner of death have not been determined.