Samuel Madrigal-Santana
Samuel Madrigal-Santana, 34, died on April 23, 2026, after being held at the Benton County jail in Washington. According to the summary available to us, he was found unconscious in an observation cell on April 19 after tying his shirt to a sprinkler, and he was taken to hospital, where he died. Benton County Coroner Bill Leach determined the cause of death was suicide by hanging. Sheriff's detectives opened an investigation; a sheriff's spokesman said at that stage the injuries did not appear to show outside influence, and detectives were still reviewing the circumstances when the report was published.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Benton County Coroner Bill Leach ruled the death a suicide by hanging, and a sheriff's spokesman said the injuries did not appear to show outside influence while detectives reviewed the circumstances.
Reported by: Benton County Coroner Bill Leach (medical examiner or coroner); Benton County Sheriff's Office spokesman (the agency that held him).