Tarrant County Jail Sees Fourth Death in Two Weeks
This article details the death of Victor Runnels, 61, who passed away at John Peter Smith Hospital shortly after being released from Tarrant County Jail custody. His family, along with Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons, are calling for transparency and an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, questioning why it is not being classified as an in-custody death. Runnels’ passing marks the fourth death in less than two weeks involving individuals who were in Tarrant County Jail custody, with families of other deceased individuals also seeking answers. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office maintains that Runnels’ case does not meet the criteria for an in-custody death review, citing the release from jail prior to his passing.
John Q. Hosedrinker