Harris County Inmate Billy Turner Dies in a Hospital
Billy Ray Turner, 58, was arrested by the Houston Police Department and booked into Harris County Jail at 6:01 p.m. on October 1, 2025. Tragically, he died two days later. A custodial death report (CDR) about Mr. Turner was filed by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on October 20, 2025.
During Mr. Turner’s intake process, it was noted that he exhibited both mental health and medical problems. The answer is “unknown” as to whether he made suicidal statements or appeared to be intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.
The following information is provided in the summary of how Mr. Turner’s death occurred:
During the booking process, Mr. Turner was placed in a holding cell. Two days later, on October 3, he was observed awake, breathing, nonverbal, undressed, and had urinated on himself. Jail staff put clothing on Mr. Turner and used a wheelchair to transport him to the jail clinic.
Mr. Turner suffered a medical emergency while he was in the clinic. The Houston fire department was contacted. When paramedics arrived, they assumed care of Mr. Turner, and he was transported to the St. Joseph Medical Center. Billy Turner was pronounced deceased at 6:08 p.m. on October 3, 2025, by a medical doctor.
Harris County Jail is at 701 N San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77002. The inmate capacity of the jail facility is approximately 7,104. This facility is one of several in the Harris County jail system, and the inmate capacity at this address is 3,965.
Should Harris County Jail send Hundreds of Detainees to this Louisiana Facility?
According to an article in The Texas Tribune on August 14, 2024, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office has sent many hundreds of detainees to the LaSalle Correctional Center in Louisiana due to overcrowding. The Louisiana jail has had multiple cases of medical neglect and denial of medical care brought against it. One of the biggest concerns about transporting detainees across the state line is that Louisiana is not obligated to operate according to rules set out by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS).
Per the article, Jaleen Anderson’s mother was shocked to learn on March 22, 2024, that he was transferred from Harris County Jail to a Louisiana facility. Before his transfer, his medical records at Harris County Jail purportedly indicated that he had no significant medical needs or conditions. Tragically, at 8:59 p.m. on April 3, 2024, Jaleen Anderson was pronounced deceased at the Hardtner Medical Center Emergency Room.
Before Mr. Anderson was moved to the Louisiana hospital, he had been experiencing seizures at the LaSalle jail facility. He was allegedly moved to a one-person cell after having two seizures. The next day, Jaleen Anderson was moved to the hospital, where he died at only 29 years old.
The LaSalle Correctional Center is at 15976 US-165, Olla, Louisiana 71465. The jail has a 755-bed capacity.
Looking for Legal Help with a Jail Neglect Claim?
Research shows that nearly 70% of people held in local jails who suffer from ongoing health conditions don’t receive the medical care they need—an alarming reality. If your loved one passed away due to neglect, poor medical treatment, or abuse while in custody, the Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C. may be able to help. Our firm has significant experience handling jail negligence and in-custody death cases, including those involving denial of medical care.
Reach out any time—day or night—by phone, text, or through our secure online form.
smchugh
smchugh