Bexar County Jail Inmate Eric Green Dies at 28 in a Detox Cell
Eric Green, age 28, was booked into the Bexar County Adult Detention Center at 4:53 PM on April 17, 2025, and was placed in a detox cell. Tragically, Mr. Green was pronounced deceased in his cell just 16 hours later. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office filed a custodial death report (CDR) about Mr. Green on April 29, 2025. The CDR doesn’t shed much light on the details of what happened, other than saying that he did not die of a pre-existing medical condition but rather died from accidental injury, intoxication, suicide, or homicide. The report also shows that during intake, Mr. Green appeared to be intoxicated on alcohol or drugs and that he exhibited mental health problems.
In the summary of how the death occurred, all that is revealed is that Eric Green was found unresponsive, and lifesaving measures began. While not indicative of what happened in Mr. Green’s case, this was virtually the same wording used in regard to a woman who died in the San Antonio detention center on November 2, 2024, yet she had been found hanging and died by suicide. It is often the case that summaries about jail deaths fail to provide details that are descriptive of what actually happened before a detainee lost his or her life.
The address of Bexar County Jail aka Bexar County Adult Detention Center is 200 N Comal Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. The jail has an inmate capacity of 5,075.
A San Antonio Police Officer was Fired After a 19-Year-Old Died by Suicide in Bexar County Jail
When a 19-year-old was arrested and booked into Bexar County Jail in March of 2024, he was placed in a holding cell. Incredibly, the young man had not been searched prior to being locked in the cell. He had a handgun in his pocket and used it to commit suicide. He was pronounced deceased 33 minutes after the jail intake process was completed.
After an investigation, it was determined that a San Antonio police officer had neglected his duty in connection with the suicide. Having failed to pat down the teenager when he was taking him into custody, the police officer was fired.
A commitment to suicide prevention among jail authorities, police officers, and staff is essential because suicide is the leading cause of death among inmates in municipal and county jails. The rate of suicide in local jails is higher than in prisons or the outside population. Statistics reveal many patterns about jail suicides, including the fact that approximately 24% tend to occur within the first 24 hours of incarceration.
Seeking Help After Jail Neglect or Mistreatment?
Incarceration does not mean a loss of fundamental rights. When individuals in local jails are subjected to mistreatment—such as being denied essential medical attention—those responsible must be held to account.
If you’ve lost a loved one in a Texas jail and believe that negligence or abuse may have contributed to their death, the Law Offices of Dean Malone is here to help. Our team brings years of focused experience handling cases involving jail-related fatalities, including suicides.
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