Death Investigation 

November 27, 2024 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Monday, September 23, 2024, a 66-year-old male was booked into Sheriff's custody after being extradited from El Salvador. The male was extradited for a 1991 murder that occurred in the Emerald Hills area of San Diego. That investigation was led by the San Diego Police Department.

On Friday, November 15, 2024, while incarcerated at the George Bailey Detention Facility, the male was transported to a local hospital due to shortness of breath. Due to medical complications, the male was transferred to the ICU.

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, around 9:13 a.m., Sheriff's Homicide investigators were notified the male passed away at the hospital. The male's name is not being released at this time as we try to locate and notify his family. A Sheriff's Family Liaison Officer will support the family as they deal with the loss of a loved one.

The Sheriff's Office is working to notify the Consulate General of El Salvador of the incident.

The Citizen's Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) representative was notified of this incident. The Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause and manner of death.

As is the protocol for all in-custody deaths, the Sheriff's Homicide Unit responded and will conduct a thorough investigation. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner's Office.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office