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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 27 MIN

2 Serial Killers Found Dead Within Hours On California's Death Row

from Murder Files Unsealed · host AC Wilson

This episode reports on the simultaneous deaths of two convicted multiple murderers, Andrew Urdiales and Virendra Govin, who were discovered unresponsive in separate cells on California’s death row. While investigators believe both men committed suicide, they have found no evidence indicating that the incidents were connected. The episode highlights that Urdiales was a prolific serial killer recently sentenced for five California homicides, while Govin had been imprisoned since 2005 for a deadly arson attack. Beyond these individual cases, the report examines broader systemic issues, noting that California's inmate suicide rate significantly exceeds the national average. This trend has drawn sharp criticism from federal oversight officials regarding the state's management of prison mental health care.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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