Died in jail or a lockup
Randolph Adams
Randolph P. Adams, 35, of Bethlehem, was held at Northampton County Prison when he died on June 19, 2026. The Northampton County Coroner's Office, through Coroner Zachary Lysek, said he died of asphyxiation and ruled the death a suicide. Adams was taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Easton, where he was pronounced dead. Officials have not said whether the death is being reviewed internally or by an outside agency.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Northampton County Coroner's Office, through Coroner Zachary Lysek, ruled his death a suicide by asphyxiation.
Reported by: Northampton County Coroner's Office (Coroner Zachary Lysek) (medical examiner or coroner).