In 2021 There Were 904 Reported Custodial Death In Texas
Custodial death happens more than we like to think about. Each year, almost one thousand people die in jails, prisons, or police custody. More often than not, these deaths go unremarked by all but the victim’s family.
Most of these deaths are due to natural causes. But some of them could have–and should have–been prevented by law enforcement officers, including prison guards.
Wrongful death in jail and police custody does not have to go unanswered. If your loved one died a preventable death in custody, we can help.
