Margaret Walker
Margaret Walker, 33, of Madison, died on April 17, 2026, while held in a holding cell at the East Haven Police Department in Connecticut. East Haven police said she had been taken to Yale New Haven Hospital for evaluation after reporting a medical concern, and was returned to police custody before she suffered a medical event later that evening. Police said officers requested emergency aid and that she was pronounced dead. Police said the cause and manner of death are pending with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and the state Office of the Inspector General is investigating with the State Police Major Crime Squad.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. East Haven police say Margaret Walker suffered a medical event in her holding cell after being returned from Yale-New Haven Hospital, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says the cause and manner are pending while the state Office of the Inspector General investigates.
Reported by: East Haven Police Department (the agency that held her); Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (medical examiner or coroner); Connecticut Office of the Inspector General (outside investigators).
Sources (4)
- In-custody death at East Haven Police Dept. after suspected medical event under investigation: Officials
- Woman dies in East Haven police custody
- Woman Dies While In East Haven Police Custody After Being Treated At Yale New Haven Hospital: EHPD
- Madison Woman, 33, ID'd As Person Who Died In Police Custody, State Law Enforcement Investigating