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Ronald Simmons

34 years old · died October 21, 2023 · San Mateo County, California

Ronald Simmons, 34, of San Bruno, died on October 21, 2023, while held at the San Mateo County jail. Authorities said he had a history of depression and ruled his death a suicide. The account is attributed to authorities, and it comes from a news report published in June 2025.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Authorities said he had a history of depression and ruled his death a suicide.

Reported by: Authorities (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

News report