Update: Homicide Investigation at San Diego Central Jail
September 22, 2023 - San Diego County Sheriff's Department officials report that the Medical Examiner's Office has completed the autopsy of Derek Baker. It was determined that the cause of death was blunt force head trauma, and the manner of death was homicide.
On September 19, 2023, the San Diego County District Attorney's Office advised the Sheriff's Homicide Unit of their intent to charge Baker's cellmate, Patrick Ferncase, with one count of 187(a) PC – Murder for Baker's death.
To read our previous news releases on this incident, click here and here.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department