Timothy Eric Caffrey
Timothy Eric Caffrey, 52, was held at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla when he died on June 10, 2019. According to Walla Walla County Chief Deputy Coroner Allison Barnett, he was found in his cell during a regular check at about 4 p.m., with no signs of trauma. The coroner's office said an autopsy found an enlarged heart and fluid in his lungs, possibly related to drug abuse, and that the cause of death was pending blood tests. The coroner's office also said it had not been able to locate his next of kin to tell them of his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Walla Walla County Chief Deputy Coroner Allison Barnett said the cause was pending blood tests, with an autopsy finding an enlarged heart and pulmonary edema possibly related to drug abuse.
Reported by: Walla Walla County Chief Deputy Coroner Allison Barnett (medical examiner or coroner).