The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced on December 3, 2025 the untimely death of Marcus Monzon, a correctional officer assigned to California State Prison, Sacramento (CSP‑SAC).
Monzon’s career with CDCR was brief but meaningful. He joined the department in April 2024 at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in Galt. After graduating from the Basic Correctional Officer Academy, he began duty at CSP‑SAC in July 2024. In less than two years of service, he had become part of the team entrusted with maintaining safety, security, and the rehabilitation mission of the institution.
Colleagues at CSP‑SAC expressed profound sadness at his passing, noting that he “will be missed by many who knew and worked with him throughout his career.” As of this notice, details regarding funeral or memorial services have not yet been released.
Monzon’s death serves as a somber reminder of the human dimension behind law‑enforcement and corrections work. Behind every uniform is a person, a life, a story and the CDCR community is now mourning the loss of one of its own. Colleagues, friends, and loved ones await further details about memorial arrangements while honoring his service and commitment.
