Convicted ‘Ski Mask Rapist’ Richard Stobaugh Dies at State Hospital

Eureka, CA, October 1, 2026 —

Richard Stobaugh, who was convicted in connection with the crimes referred to as the ‘Ski Mask Rapist’ cases, has died. His death occurred at a state hospital. The information regarding his passing was officially reported by the sheriff.

Specific details surrounding the circumstances of Stobaugh’s death, including the exact date, the name of the state hospital, and the cause of death, were not immediately available or provided in the initial report from the sheriff’s office.

Stobaugh was convicted for offenses that led to the ‘Ski Mask Rapist’ moniker, a term used by law enforcement and media to describe a series of crimes attributed to him. The legal proceedings and subsequent conviction involved significant public attention due to the nature of the offenses.

Further information regarding the legal status of any ongoing cases or appeals related to Stobaugh at the time of his death was also not provided in the sheriff’s report. Investigations into the full scope of the crimes for which he was convicted have been a subject of focus in past legal proceedings.

The sheriff’s department confirmed the death, serving as the primary source for this update. No additional statements or information beyond the confirmation of death have been released by the reporting authority at this time.

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