Died in jail or a lockup
Matthew Medina
Matthew Medina died by suicide while held at the Monterey County Jail, a death recorded as a suicide. He died at some point between March 2021 and November 2022. His family reached a $875,000 settlement with the County of Monterey, and he received a separate private settlement from Wellpath, which was reported in July 2024.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide
Reported by: Matthew Medina's family (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family sued and settled with Monterey County for $875,000, and also reached a private settlement with Wellpath in a case reported in July 2024.