Died in jail or a lockup
Smiley Martin
Smiley Martin, 29, died at the Sacramento County Main Jail on June 8, 2024, while held there awaiting resolution of his case. The sheriff's office said deputies found him unresponsive during a cell check around 2:15 a.m. and that he was pronounced dead after life-saving efforts. His attorneys called his death unexpected and a tragedy, and said his family was devastated and awaiting information. The Sacramento County Coroner's Office later said methadone toxicity caused his death, and the sheriff's office said it would investigate the circumstances.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Sacramento County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).
News reports (8)
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- Sacramento mass shooter suspect found dead in jail cell: report
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- Smiley Martin: Sacramento mass shooting suspect dies in prison
- Smiley Martin: Suspect in 2022 Sacramento Mass Shooting Has Died in Custody | VideoReport
- K Street shooting court updates: Charges dropped after accused gunman died in Sacramento jail
- A look at the Sacramento County jail booking process as loved ones of dead inmates await answers
- Sacramento coroner confirms cause of death for accused gunman in K Street shooting