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Released: April 18, 2017 - Tuesday, 03:48 PM

Inmate Death Update

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 4-13-17, Approximately 3:50 AMPlace of Occurrence: County JailVictim Information: Kevin Lee McLaughlin, 60, San Luis ObispoSuspect Information: N/AThe Coroner's Unit of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is releasing the identity of the inmate who died in County Jail on 4-13-17. The inmate has been identified as 60-year-old Kevin Lee McLaughlin of San Luis Obispo.
McLaughlin's mother had requested the Sheriff's Office wait to announce his identity until she could notify other family members and relatives.
McLaughlin's body was transported to the Santa Cruz County Coroner's Office for autopsy. The cause of death is pending the outcome of the investigation and toxicology reports.