Samuel Cox

Samuel Cox died in May 2015 while held at California State Prison, Sacramento. Corrections officials confirmed they were investigating the death and had notified his family. A Sacramento Bee headline reported that he hanged himself, and his attorney said he was notified of the death on a Saturday.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Sacramento Bee reported that he hanged himself, while corrections officials confirmed only that they were investigating the death and did not say how it occurred.

Reported by: Sacramento Bee (reporters).

News report

• Folsom inmates acquitted in prison killing; third defendant hanged self in cell Sacramento Bee, May 28, 2015