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Miguel Magallon

35 years old · died April 20, 2019 · San Quentin State Prison, Marin County, California

Miguel Magallon, 35, died on April 20, 2019, while held at San Quentin State Prison in Marin County, California. According to the reports, he was found unresponsive in his cell and pronounced dead about 30 minutes later. The Marin County coroner's office said an autopsy found acute heroin intoxication as the cause of death, and also listed methamphetamine, codeine and cannabis, along with an enlarged heart. The prison said it is still investigating how he obtained illegal drugs.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. The Marin County coroner's office found acute heroin intoxication, with methamphetamine, codeine and cannabis also present, and the prison is still investigating how he obtained illegal drugs.

Reported by: Marin County coroner's office (medical examiner or coroner); San Quentin State Prison (the agency that held him).

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