Inmate Randall Dobard Dies in Texas’ Collin County Jail
Randall Joseph Dobard was booked into Collin County Jail on July 7, 2025. Tragically, at only 24, Mr. Dobard died in the jail’s custody on September 21, 2025. A custodial death report (CDR) about Mr. Dobard was filed by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on September 24, 2025. Mr. Dobard exhibited mental and medical health problems at the time of booking. Although his cause of death is unknown, the CCSO records that the cause of death was illness/natural causes. In response to the question of whether Mr. Dobard received treatment after admission to the jail for the medical condition that caused his death, the answer is “unknown.”
The summary of how Mr. Dobard’s death occurred is brief and reflects the following:
- On September 21, 2025, Mr. Dobard was discovered unresponsive in his single-occupancy cell in the Collin County Detention Facility’s infirmary. The on-site nurse immediately began providing lifesaving measures, and emergency medical services (EMS) were called. When EMS arrived at the scene, the medics continued lifesaving efforts. However, Mr. Dobard was pronounced deceased in the jail. Autopsy results are pending.
In looking at countless CDRs, we at the Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C. have found that confirmation that an inmate received medical treatment for the condition that caused his or her death due to illness is rare. The typical answer is the same as it was here — “unknown.” This is such an important question because medical neglect is shown through research to be a tragically common occurrence in local jails. However, there is no evidence that medical neglect was related to Mr. Dobard’s death. The investigation into his death is currently ongoing.
Collin County Jail is at 4300 Community Ave, McKinney, Texas 75071, and is also more commonly known as the Collin County Detention Facility. The inmate capacity of the Collin County jail system is approximately 1,298.
Is Medical Care for Inmates Inadequate in County Jails?
Research has found that close to 70% of inmates in city and county jails with chronic health problems are denied the medical attention they need during the entirety of their incarcerations. When this occurs, especially when a detainee dies due to medical neglect, those responsible should be held accountable. The following are some details about a death in North Texas in which a need for treatment for potential fentanyl withdrawal is indicated.
A 31-year-old man was arrested by officers with the Garland Police Department and placed in the custody of the Garland Police Jail on August 8, 2025, on complaints of possession of fentanyl between 4 and 200 grams and tampering with evidence.
After he complained of unspecified symptoms the day after his arrest, he was evaluated at a local hospital. The medical staff checked his condition and then released him back to the city jail. Then, on August 10, 2025, jail staff were conducting a routine cell check and discovered the man unresponsive. He was returned to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 5 p.m. that day.
In general, according to medical professionals, death from withdrawal can be avoided by providing timely, appropriate treatment.
Looking for Legal Support After Jail Neglect or Abuse?
Being incarcerated does not mean losing the right to safety or medical care. When jails fail to provide proper treatment or allow abuse to occur, they must be held accountable.
If you have lost a loved one in custody and believe their death was connected to negligence, mistreatment, or inadequate medical care, the Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C. may be able to help. Our firm has significant experience handling in-custody death cases, including those involving suicide, and we are committed to pursuing justice for affected families.
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