Daniel Pentkwoski’s date and time of entry into Bexar County Jail in San Antonio, Texas, was January 23, 2023, at 7:27 PM. The 53-year-old’s date and time of death was January 25, 2023, at 10:34 AM. He lived for only 39 hours after entering Bexar County Jail at 200 N. Comal, San Antonio TX 78207. His cause of death is unknown and pending an autopsy report.

What are the Causes of Death of Inmates who Died in Bexar County Jail’s Custody?

It is normal for large county jail systems to have a greater number of custodial deaths than smaller jails, but decedents deserve each of these tragedies to be carefully considered. Investigations by the Texas Rangers and the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) are standard procedure. Also, the local county sheriff typically conducts an internal investigation. In this ongoing series, learn about various inmate deaths that have occurred in Bexar County jail in the past two years, the ages of the decedents, and the causes of death, if known.

31-Year-Old Daniel Maldonado Dies After Incarceration in Bexar County Jail

Daniel Maldonado was 31 years old when he entered Bexar County Jail on January 10, 2022. He died in the jail’s custody on February 15, 2022. In the amended custodial death report (CDR) that the Bexar County Sheriff filed about Mr. Maldonado on November 14, 2022, autopsy results are provided. He apparently died of natural causes, those being complications of endocarditis. There is no indication that Mr. Maldonado received treatment for the condition that took his life. Information obtained during booking indicates “unknown” in answer to the question of whether he exhibited any medical problems.

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–Guest Contributor