Richard Derderian
Richard Derderian, 39, died on March 10, 2023, at Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, where he was held in state custody. He was found in a recreation yard with apparent injuries and was pronounced dead at 11:13 a.m., according to prison officials. Prison officials are investigating his death as a homicide after a weapon made by another person held at the prison was recovered at the scene. The Fresno County Coroner will determine the official cause of death.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Prison officials are investigating his death as a homicide after a weapon made by another person held at the prison was recovered at the scene.
Reported by: Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) officials (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.