DATE: Saturday, July 12, 2025
REPORTED AT: Approximately 4:20 a.m.
LOCATION: Twin Towers Correctional Facility - 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles CA 90012
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Michael Modica
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives responded to Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF) at 450 Bauchet Street in Los Angeles to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of an inmate.
The inmate was identified as Samuel Haskell, male White 37 years old.
Detectives are continuing their investigation, and the cause of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Any loss of life is tragic, especially those who are within our custody and care. Our highest priority is the safety and security of our inmate population, and we will ensure we continue to provide a constitutional level of care to all individuals housed within our jail facilities. The Department thoroughly investigates each in-custody death for policy and procedure issues. The Department oversight bodies, including the Office of Inspector General (OIG), and the Department of Justice Monitors are encouraged to participate in the review process and are present to discuss corrective or preventative action.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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