Died in prison
Michael Sonner
Michael Sonner, 57, died on April 23, 2025, at High Desert State Prison near Indian Springs, Nevada, while in the custody of the Nevada Department of Corrections. The Clark County Coroner's Office ruled his cause of death mixed synthetic cannabinoid toxicity and classified the manner as accidental. The Department of Corrections said an autopsy was requested and that his family had been notified, but released no further details. No other details about his final hours have been reported.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. The Clark County Coroner's Office ruled the cause mixed synthetic cannabinoid toxicity and the manner accidental.
Reported by: Clark County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).