El Paso County Jail Inmate Joe Murvin Dies Suddenly
Joe Murvin was booked into El Paso County Jail on October 25, 2024. He was found unconscious and not breathing in his single-occupancy cell at 8:27 PM on January 23, 2025. Tragically, lifesaving efforts at the jail and Las Palmas Medical Center were unsuccessful. The emergency department physician pronounced Mr. Murvin deceased at 9:20 PM the same day, which was his 72nd birthday. His cause of death is currently unknown and awaiting the results of an autopsy.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Department filed a custodial death report (CDR) about Mr. Murvin the day after his death. The CDR indicates that, during intake, Mr. Murvin made suicidal statements. He also exhibited mental health problems and medical problems—all of which are indicators that Mr. Murvin was at a potential risk of a suicide attempt.
The address of El Paso County Detention Facility aka El Paso County Jail is 601 E Overland Ave, El Paso, TX 79901. The El Paso jail system’s inmate capacity in Texas is 2,800. However, the housing capacity is 1,000 at the downtown detention facility where Joe Murvin was housed when he was found non-responsive.
An Inmate at El Paso County Jail Dies of Acute Para -Fluorofentanyl Toxicity
A 49-year-old man was booked into El Paso County Jail on May 5, 2024. He was housed in a multiple-occupancy cell. Eighteen days after his arrival, he, like Joe Murvin, was discovered “unconscious and not breathing.” Same as Mr. Murvin, lifesaving measures were unsuccessful, even after the man was transported to Las Palmas Medical Center. Autopsy results revealed that the man’s cause of death was “acute para-fluorofentanyl toxicity.”
What is Acute Para -Fluorofentanyl Toxicity?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published information about an increase in fentanyl-related deaths involving para-fluorofentanyl (pFF) or metonitazene. pFF is a drug with a high abuse risk, known as a Schedule I substance. In the 1960s, it was first synthesized
for research purposes. Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, and, alarmingly, para-fluorofentanyl is more potent than fentanyl.
pFF has recently reemerged in the illicit drug market. It has been detected in counterfeit pills and heroin packets. Multiple overdose deaths across the nation have been linked to this dangerous drug. With this deadly drug and others, like fentanyl, jails have a grave responsibility to ensure that jail inmates are protected from contraband being smuggled in.
Get Help with Jail Medical Neglect and Inmate Suicide Cases
If you or a loved one has suffered due to neglect or abuse in a jail setting, it is essential to consult with knowledgeable legal professionals. At the Law Offices of Dean Malone, we advocate for individuals and families impacted by jail neglect, inmate abuse, and custodial deaths, including those caused by inadequate medical care.
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