Paso Robles man uses razor to kill himself in jail, report says
Jordan Benjamin Turner of Paso Robles found dead in jail cell
–On Tuesday, during a scheduled check of inmates at the San Luis Obispo County Jail, correctional deputies found a male inmate, who has been identified as 36-year-old Benjamin Turner of Paso Robles, unresponsive without a pulse, on his bunk in his single occupancy cell.
A large cut was noticed on the inside of his left arm above his elbow, according to a report from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Correctional deputies reportedly immediately began CPR with assistance from nurses with the jail’s medical staff, and an ambulance was requested. Paramedics continued with CPR but the patient remained unresponsive and he was later pronounced deceased.
At this time, it’s believed Turner took his own life by making a deep cut to his arm with a razor, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.
Turner had been booked into county jail by Morro Bay Police on Sept. 16 for DUI charges and felony reckless driving without regard for safety. Turner was reportedly medically pre-screened before entering the jail and at that time Turner stated he was not suicidal, nor was there any indication he had suicidal tendencies.
On Sept. 19, Turner had requested a razor so he could shave before his scheduled court appearance the next day. A safety razor is a standard issued item for those inmates who are scheduled to appear in court.
While the inmate was housed in the cell, correctional deputies say they performed a check on Turner at approximately 3:07 a.m. and then performed another check at approximately 3:29 a.m. when they noticed no change in his position on the bunk with a blanket covering his body.
Sheriff’s detectives are conducting an investigation into this death. No foul play is suspected. The last recorded suicide in the jail was in 2005.
No further information is available at this time.
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