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Ronald Bishop

died April 8, 2026 · Central Michigan Correctional Facility, Michigan

Ronald Bishop died on April 8, 2026, while held at the Central Michigan prison. WXYZ 7 News Detroit reported that Michigan State Police are investigating his death as a suspected homicide. It came 12 days after the first suspected homicide at a Michigan prison that spring, and it is among the deaths under investigation.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Michigan State Police are investigating his death as a suspected homicide, and no source reports who caused it.

Reported by: Michigan State Police (outside investigators).

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