Convicted Serial Killer Morris Solomon Jr. Found Dead in Prison Cell
(CDCR via Bay City News)
Convicted serial killer Morris Solomon Jr. was found dead last week at a state prison in San Joaquin County, though the circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed. Solomon, 80, was serving his sentence at the California Health Care Facility in Stockton. He was discovered dead inside his cell last Thursday at 11:51 p.m. by medical staff, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The Office of the Inspector General was notified of his death.
Solomon had been incarcerated since September 23, 1992, after being convicted in Sacramento County. He was sentenced to death for multiple felonies, including two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder, oral copulation with force, rape, and sodomy with force.
Between June 1986 and April 1987, Sacramento police discovered the bodies of seven local prostitutes. Police alleged that all but one of the bodies were found at homes where Solomon had worked or lived. Several of the victims were buried in backyard graves.
Solomon’s crimes had a profound impact on the Sacramento community, as the police worked to piece together the connections between the victims and Solomon’s residences. His conviction brought some measure of closure to the families of the victims, though the community has continued to grapple with the horrors of his actions.
Despite his conviction and subsequent imprisonment, Solomon’s death leaves many questions unanswered. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has not yet released further details about the circumstances of his death, and it remains unclear whether foul play or natural causes were involved.
Solomon’s case serves as a grim reminder of the devastating impact of serial crimes and the long-lasting effects on victims’ families and communities. As the investigation into his death continues, the prison and broader community await more information on the circumstances that led to the end of the life of one of California’s most notorious criminals.
