“California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the Feb 23, 2026, death of an incarcerated person at California State Prison, Sacramento as a homicide. At approximately 9:15 pm, staff observed incarcerated person John Cisneros unresponsive in his cell. Staff immediately responded, initiating life-saving measures and activating 911. Outside medical ambulance staff pronounced Cisneros deceased at 9:59 pm,” says a Cal DOC press release.

“Cisnero’s cellmate, Irvin Sanchez, was detained and removed from the cell. He has been placed in restricted housing pending an investigation by SAC Investigative Services Unit and the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office. The Office of the Inspector General has been notified. Cisneros, 49, was most recently received from Los Angeles County on July 6, 2015, sentenced to five years for second-degree robbery. While incarcerated, he was sentenced by Los Angeles County on Oct 16, 2017, to 28 years for penetration, oral copulation and attempted rape with force/violence/fear of immediate bodily injury. Sanchez, 34, was received from Los Angeles County on Feb 27, 2013. He was sentenced to 18 years for attempted second-degree murder with enhancements of street gang act and use of a firearm, and one year, four months for concealing a firearm in a vehicle.”

“SAC opened in 1986 and houses more than 2,200 medium, maximum, and high-security incarcerated persons. SAC offers academic classes and vocational programs and employs approximately 1,500 people,” the release continued with that gratuitous marketing plug at the end.

But hey, that’s great for Irv, finally getting rid of that son of a bitch. Jury would probably buy a self-defense claim and let him walk so he’s only got the next five years in the joint.