The San Diego County Sheriff’s homicide unit is investigating the death of a 45-year-old man at Vista Jail, sheriff’s officials said. He was found hanging in his cell during a nighttime security check, was taken to a hospital and was pronounced dead about an hour later. Officials have described the death as an apparent suicide.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that deputies found him around 10:50 p.m. and began life-saving measures while calling 911. He had been housed alone in a cell.
The newspaper reported that the sheriff’s homicide unit responded and is investigating the in-custody death. Officials said the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to determine the official cause and manner of death.
Inmate Was Facing Child Molestation Allegations
The man’s name had not been released, and he was scheduled to return to court the following week, according to the newspaper. Sheriff’s homicide Lieutenant Juan Marquez said in a news release that the man had been arrested in February 2024 on suspicion of several child molestation allegations…