A 25-Year-Old Dies in Cameron County Jail on 10/21/23-5
At the age of 25, Jacqueline Barosio entered Cameron County Jail in Olmito, Texas. She went through intake on June 1, 2023, and, while still in jail, was pronounced deceased on October 21, 2023. Her cause of death is unknown, and an autopsy report and toxicology report are awaited. The custodial death report (CDR), which was filled out by the Cameron County Sheriff’s Department, indicates that the decedent caused her own death. This suggests that they either know or suspect that she had taken an illicit drug, which would have to have been smuggled into the jail.
Details on Events Surrounding the Death of a Cameron County Detainee Continued
Detention Center staff were notified of a combative detainee en route to said location. Cameron County Sheriff Deputies arrived at the Carrizales/Rucker Detention Center at approximately 12:33 a.m. The 32-year-old detainee was taken out of the patrol unit, placed in a restraint chair, and wheeled into the facility by detention center personnel. The detainee was placed in the booking area, where he was seen by medical staff.
Detention center personnel attempted to take off the mechanical restraints, at which time the detainee continued to be combative and uncooperative. Cameron County Carrizales/Rucker Detention Center Medical Staff initiated the evaluation process on the detainee, at which time he became unresponsive.
The detainee was taken off the restraint chair and placed on the floor where life-saving measures were taken by medical staff. Brownsville EMS was summoned and transported the detainee to a local hospital where he was admitted. Routine screening at the hospital revealed the presence of cocaine in the detainee. He remained at the hospital on life support until Thursday, October 12, 2017, when family members opted to release the detainee from life support. The detainee expired at 11:16 a.m.
An autopsy was performed by Cameron County Forensic Pathology Dr. Elizabeth Miller. During the course of the autopsy, Dr. Miller located a clear plastic baggie in the detainee’s stomach. Further studies were required to determine the cause and manner of death. Complete autopsy report pending.
Learn more in Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 of this ongoing series.
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