Died in custody
Name not reported
A 74-year-old man died of metastatic lung cancer at Valley Medical Center in Santa Clara County, California, on May 13, 2024. The Sheriff's Office said the cause was natural, and he was in county custody at the time. He was awaiting compassionate release when he died. Advocate Sean Allen said his death raises questions about unnecessary detention and delays in releasing people who are seriously ill.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Sheriff's Office attributes the death to metastatic lung cancer, and advocate Sean Allen says the death raises questions about unnecessary detention and delays to release.
Reported by: Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Sean Allen (advocates).