Died in jail or a lockup
Michael J. Girard
Michael J. Girard, 33, was held at the Erie County Holding Center in Erie County, New York. He was found hanging in the facility on May 24, 2018, and was taken to Erie County Medical Center, where he died on May 27. He was being held in connection with an altercation with a motorist. The record of his death gives hanging as the cause.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined