Juan Moreno-Hernandez Dies in Bexar County Jail
Juan Moreno-Hernandez went through intake at Bexar County Jail on November 24, 2023. He died there at age 36 on June 24, 2024. The custodial death report (CDR) about this tragic death says that–at 6:30 a.m. on the day of his death–he was found unresponsive and face up, and his lips were bluish in color. He was in a multiple-occupancy holding cell. Lifesaving attempts were made by staff, emergency medical services, and the San Antonio Fire Department, but there was no response. He was pronounced deceased at 7:19 a.m.
The San Antonio Sheriff’s Department prepared the CDR about Mr. Moreno-Hernandez, and the report shows that his cause of death is unknown and pending an autopsy. There is also a question concerning whether the “death was an accident, homicide, or suicide, who caused the death?” The response is, “Unknown whether the decedent sustained a fatal injury.”
The address of Bexar County Jail is 200 N. Comal, San Antonio, TX 78207.
The bed capacity of the jail, which is also known as the Bexar County Adult Detention Center, is 5,200.
Concerned Organizations Unite Re Deaths at a Texas County Jail
Several community organizations recently joined forces to address deaths that have occurred in a large Texas county jail system. According to the letter sent to the Department of Justice, multiple layers of abuse, neglect, and failures of supervision and oversight have been uncovered in connection with custodial deaths at that facility. They allege that a continual pattern of medical neglect and a failure to guard the basic human rights of inmates exists, and they provide specific cases to illustrate these claims.
An Inmate in a Texas County Jail Allegedly Dies a Victim of Inadequate Medical Care
Allegedly, a 38-year-old man was subjected to being pepper-sprayed at least three times during booking into the Texas jail alluded to above. He was also handled violently, and his pleas that he could not breathe were ignored. Within an hour, he was discovered unconscious. The next day, he died with symptoms showing that his lungs were inflamed, blood was in his ears and nose, and his face and neck were swollen.
Initially, his death was ruled as natural and “due to a sickle cell crisis.” This conclusion by the county medical examiner was strenuously opposed. An outside investigation demonstrated that it was an impossibility that the inmate had sickle cell disease. A medical expert asserted that, in his opinion, the county was trying to keep the real cause of death hidden and, therefore, groped to find a reason to explain the man’s death. The CDR about this man’s death currently shows that he died of cardiac arrest.
The Law Offices of Dean Malone Can Help with Jail Medical Neglect
If a loved one has passed away while in the custody of a Texas jail and you suspect neglect or jail abuse, it’s crucial to seek experienced legal assistance. The Law Offices of Dean Malone represents the rights of jail inmates and their families, particularly in jail death cases. Our dedicated team has extensive experience in this area. Additionally, if you are a former detainee who has suffered abuse, neglect, or medical negligence while in jail and are now dealing with life-altering injuries, we encourage you to reach out to us. For a complimentary case review, you can contact us 24/7 via phone, text, or our online form.
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