Name not reported
A 65-year-old man was found with severe upper body trauma at Patton State Hospital in San Bernardino, California, on the morning of Saturday, August 31, 2013. He was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he died about six hours later. San Bernardino Police said another patient beat him, and that patient was taken into custody. The San Bernardino County coroner's office has classified the death as a homicide, with severe upper body trauma given as the cause.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. San Bernardino Police said another patient beat him at Patton State Hospital, and the county coroner's office listed the death as a homicide from severe upper body trauma.
Reported by: San Bernardino County coroner's office (medical examiner or coroner); San Bernardino Police (outside investigators).