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Orange County sheriff rules California high school football star Ryder Barnes' death a suicide

April 16, 2026 · Steve Whitfield

Ryder Barnes, an 18-year-old football standout at Crean Lutheran High School who had committed to play at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, was found dead near a park in Mission Viejo on April 6. The Orange County Sheriff Department has...

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