 Considering the cases, a probation official expressed that he was "very concerned for the well-being of not only the community but that of the defendant", that Lewis suffered from mental health issues as well as chemical dependency, and that Lewis would "continue to be a threat to any community he may reside in".Lewis was released from a Los Angeles County, California, jail on September 21, 2012, five days before his death.On October 30, 2011, Lewis suffered head injuries from a high-speed motorcycle accident.