Andrea Garcia Dies in Bexar County Jail
Thirty-one-year-old Andrea Nicole Garcia was booked into Bexar County Jail at 4:45 AM on September 21, 2024. She died there in a multiple-occupancy temporary holding cell 23 hours later. A custodial death report (CDR) about Ms. Garcia was filed by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office on the authority of Sheriff Javier Salazar. It shows that Ms. Garcia did not appear intoxicated during intake, but she did exhibit medical problems.
There are no clues to Ms. Garcia’s possible cause of death in the CDR. The summary of how her death occurred indicates that the booking staff was flagged by another female inmate. A deputy checked on Ms. Garcia and could not find a pulse. Lifesaving efforts began at 3:13 AM. The deputy and medical staff were followed by Emergency Medical Services and the Bexar County Fire Department in the application of lifesaving measures. She was pronounced deceased on September 22, 2024, exactly 23 hours after she went through intake at Bexar County Jail.
The address of Bexar County Jail aka Bexar County Adult Detention Center is 200 N. Comal, San Antonio, TX 78207. The jail’s inmate capacity is 5,200.
Bexar County Jail Files 2023 Deaths in ’24 at Least 13 Times
After custodial deaths occur in Texas jails, there is a 30-day deadline for filing custodial death reports. As of September 25, 2024, 13 deaths that occurred in Bexar County Jail were filed this year. There were a couple of December 2023 deaths, but they were filed many months later rather than in January.
At Least 30 Custodial Deaths Have Occurred in Bexar County Jail in 2024
It is alarming to think that even more than 30 custodial deaths may have occurred this year so far in Bexar County Jail, considering the many 2023 deaths that weren’t filed until 2024. There isn’t another matter in Texas jails that could compare to the importance of a custodial death. Neglecting to file at least 13 deaths in 2023 is a sign of habitual failure.
Sometimes checking past failed jail inspections can shed light on systematic problems that could put detainees at risk. Records suggest that Bexar County Jail has only failed two inspections in recent years, and both occurred in 2019.
A May 2019 inspection at Bexar County Jail revealed that jail staff, with purported consistency, exceeded the 60-minute face-to-face observations by as many as 119 minutes. The proper supervision of inmates is the biggest deterrent to suicides, inmate violence, and other unfavorable occurrences. A February 2019 jail inspection of the San Antonio, Texas, jail revealed 9 areas of noncompliance. The violations included civilian employees operating as licensed jailers, failing to properly supervise suicidal detainees, and failing to provide suicide prevention training to jail staff.
The Law Offices of Dean Malone Can Assist with Jail Medical Neglect Cases
If you believe your loved one died while in the care of a Texas jail due to neglect or abuse, it’s important to seek knowledgeable legal help. The Law Offices of Dean Malone focuses on protecting the rights of inmates and their families, particularly in cases involving jail deaths. Our experienced team is well-equipped to handle these complex matters. Additionally, if you are a former Texas jail inmate who endured abuse, neglect, or inadequate medical care leading to serious injuries, we urge you to contact us. You can contact us 24/7 for a free case review via phone, text, or our online form.
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