This article is about the list of deaths on Better Call Saul . For the list of deaths on Breaking Bad , see List of deaths on Breaking Bad . Better Call Saul Jimmy McGill 's transformation into Saul Goodman. You can't become a "criminal" lawyer without breaking a few eggs. Here is a list of every character and bystander that has died over the series and in flashbacks.
Character(s)
Cause of death
Responsible party
Last words
Troy Hoffman and Jack Fensky Shot to death in revenge for the murder of Matt Ehrmantraut . ("Five-O
Mike Ehrmantraut
Troy: "What do we do, man?"
Jack: "He's drinking himself to death. We're doing him a favor."
Marco Pasternak Heart attack. ("Marco
N/A
"This was the greatest week of my life."
Notes
Character(s)
Cause of death
Responsible party
Last words
An unnamed innocent bystanderGood Samaritan
Shot once in the face (offscreen). Killed for discovering Mike Ehrmantraut's robbery and to cover it up. ("Nailed
Hector Salamanca
Unknown
Ruth McGill Natural casues. ("Klick
N/A
"Jimmy ?"
Ximenez Lecerda Shot once in the head for being robbed by Mike Ehrmantraut . ("Klick
The Cousins , on Hector Salamanca 's orders
"Por favor!"
Character(s)
Cause of death
Responsible party
Last words
Chuck McGill Suicide by fire after being bought out by HHM and having his credibility destroyed by Jimmy McGill . ("Lantern
Himself
"Thank you, goodbye."
Character(s)
Cause of death
Responsible party
Last words
Arturo Colon Suffocation with a plastic bag for going against Gustavo Fring . ("Breathe
Gustavo Fring
"That's how you do it. We had them pissing their pants."
21+ Espinosa Gang members
Shot to death during a shootout with Nacho Varga and The Cousins . ("Talk
One by Nacho Varga , the others by the Cousins
"That's the only way you're walking out of here alive."
Geraldine Strauss Heart failure. (offscreen) ("Piñata
N/A
Unknown
Fred Whalen Blunt force trauma for being present during Lalo Salamanca's hunt for Werner Ziegler . (off-screen, confirmed in the police report in "Wexler v. Goodman
Lalo Salamanca
Unknown
Werner Ziegler Shot to death for attempting to quit on Gustavo Fring's construction of the Superlab . ("Winner
Mike Ehrmantraut on Gustavo Fring ’s orders
“There are so many stars visible in New Mexico. I will walk out there to get a better look.”
Character(s)
Cause of death
Responsible party
Last words
Unknown number of people (presumably 2 rival members)
Unknown, off-camera ("Bagman
The Cartel (presumed)
N/A
Matador Shot in the neck to save the life of Jimmy McGill. ("Bagman
Mike Ehrmantraut
N/A
Unnamed Colombian Gang member
Shot in the eye to save the life of Jimmy McGill. ("Bagman
Mike Ehrmantraut
N/A
Jefe Shot in the chest to save the life of Jimmy McGill. ("Bagman
Mike Ehrmantraut
Unknown
Unnamed Colombian Gang member
Shot in the head to save the life of Jimmy McGill. ("Bagman
Mike Ehrmantraut
N/A
Unnamed Colombian Gang member
Shot in the chest and then executed with a head shot to save the life of Jimmy McGill. ("Bagman
Mike Ehrmantraut
N/A
Tiburón Shot to death to save the lives of Jimmy McGill and Mike Ehrmantraut. ("Bagman
Mike Ehrmantraut
N/A
Ciro Shot to death, used as a human shield by Lalo Salamanca so he could escape from the mercenaries. ("Something Unforgivable
Unnamed Mercenary
"Boss, I swear to God, I got myself a lighter. See? It wasn't me!"
Miguel Shot to death for being in Lalo Salmanca's house during the attempt on his life. ("Something Unforgivable
Unnamed Mercenary
N/A
Cecilio Shot to death for being in Lalo Salmanca's house during the attempt on his life. ("Something Unforgivable
Unnamed Mercenary
N/A
Yolanda Shot to death for being in Lalo Salmanca's house during the attempt on his life. ("Something Unforgivable
Unnamed Mercenary
N/A
5 to 7 unnamed mercenaries
Shot to death for attempting to kill Lalo Salamanca . ("Something Unforgivable
Lalo Salamanca
Varies
