NewsKRON4 — NewsOctober 26, 2026San Francisco County
Prison Inmate Investigated for Homicide After Cellmate Attack
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State prison officials are investigating a deadly assault after an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell. The victim's cellmate, who is serving a life sentence for murder, is the primary suspect in the attack.
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Key Facts
- An inmate named Louis T. Jackson was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead inside his cell.
- The suspect, Derek E. Dunlap, has been placed in a restricted cell during the ongoing investigation.
- The incident occurred at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility State Prison in Corcoran, California.