Update - Death Investigation
December 10, 2025 – San Diego County Sheriff's Office officials report that they are releasing the cause and 
manner of death of 53-year-old Linda Bagby, who was in custody at the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility (LCDRF). On Friday, June 13, 2025, Sheriff's Homicide investigators were notified of Ms. Bagby's passing while in custody at LCDRF.
On June 13, 2025, at around 4:25 p.m., Sheriff's Deputies at the LCDRF were serving dinner when they discovered Ms. Bagby unresponsive inside her cell. Upon observing the situation, the deputies immediately activated 9-1-1, requested assistance from the facility's medical staff and began CPR.
Paramedics and the Santee Fire Department assumed lifesaving measures upon their arrival. Despite their efforts, Ms. Bagby was pronounced deceased at the detention facility at about 4:35 p.m.
Ms. Bagby, a resident of El Cajon, had been in custody since January 3, 2025, and was facing multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, and felony vandalism.
The Medical Examiner's Office has completed an autopsy of Ms. Bagby and determined the cause of death was complications of dilated cardiomyopathy, with congestive mild hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, a history of chronic alcoholism and morbid obesity cited as contributing factors. The manner of death was classified as natural.
The San Diego Sheriff's Office extends our sympathies to the Bagby family and all those affected by Ms. Bagby's passing. A Sheriff's Family Liaison Officer will continue to support the family as they navigate through this difficult time.
The Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) was notified regarding the incident. As is the protocol for all in-custody deaths, the Sheriff's Homicide Unit responded and is conducting a thorough investigation to ensure all aspects of this incident are examined.
To view the Press Release dated June 14, 2025: San Diego County Sheriff Reports In-Custody Death of 53-Year-Old Female Inmate at Las Colinas Detention Facility
To view the Press Release dated June 19, 2025: San Diego County Sheriff Identifies 53-Year-Old El Cajon Woman Following In-Custody Death at Las Colinas Detention Facility
Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Office
