Marlon Reyes
Marlon Reyes, 45, died by suicide at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, California, on October 14, 2021, while held in the quarantine intake unit. His brother Carlos said Marlon had thyroid, heart and bone problems, took many daily medications, and likely suffered undiagnosed depression after a divorce. The family said they repeatedly called the jail and received no help, and that it was unclear whether Marlon was given his medication while held there. At the time of reporting, the sheriff's office had not provided documentation about the death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). Marlon's brother Carlos says the family repeatedly called the jail and got no help, and it is unclear whether Marlon received his daily medication in custody.
Reported by: KTVU reporting (reporters); Carlos Reyes (brother) (family or their lawyers); Kara Janssen (attorney) (family or their lawyers).