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Michael Falls

died February 2026 · Gaston County Jail, Gaston County, North Carolina

Michael Falls died in February 2026 while held at the Gaston County jail in North Carolina. A preliminary investigation indicates that he died by hanging and that his death was a suicide. The State Bureau of Investigation is still investigating his death, and no final findings have been reported.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. A preliminary investigation suggests Michael Falls died by hanging, and the State Bureau of Investigation is still investigating his death.

Reported by: preliminary investigation.

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