Lizza Gadlin Dies After Brief Incarceration in Tarrant County Jail
Lizza Elizabeth Gadlin was booked into Tarrant County Jail on April 15, 2025. Tragically, Ms. Gadlin died in the jail’s custody just four days later on April 19, 2025. She was only 57 years old. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office filed a
custodial death report (CDR) about Ms. Gadlin on April 20, 2025. It indicates that her cause of death was the result of a pre-existing medical condition, but the official cause is pending the results of an autopsy.
When Ms. Gadlin went through intake, it was noted that she exhibited mental health problems, but it was unknown whether she appeared intoxicated, made suicidal statements, or exhibited medical problems. There is no mention of health care that Ms. Gadlin may have received at the Tarrant County Lon Evans Corrections Center, where she was housed in a single-occupancy cell. The incident in which she had some type of medical emergency appears to have occurred at 7:39 PM on April 19. The summary of how the death occurred doesn’t mention why Ms. Gadlin was transported by MedStar ambulance to John Peter Smith Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at approximately 9:14 PM.
The address of Tarrant County Lon Evans Corrections Center where Ms. Gadlin had been housed is 600 W Weatherford St, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The bed capacity of this Tarrant County jail facility is 444.
Two Young Women Recently Died During Incarceration in an Oklahoma Jail
Every day, detainees in county and municipal jails across the U.S. die. Oftentimes, the cause of death is unknown and the death reports provide no meaningful insights. In recent news, for example, two young women died of unknown causes in the Oklahoma County Detention Center within a little over a month. The jail’s address is 201 N Shartel Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. The inmate capacity of the Oklahoma County Detention Center is 2,890.
- Michelle Young was 28 when she entered the Oklahoma County Detention Center on February 13, 2025. A day before her 29th birthday, on March 17, 2025, she was found unresponsive in her cell during breakfast at about 3:50 AM. Medical staff administered Narcan, and other lifesaving measures included cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Ms. Young was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at 4:46 AM. After her tragic death, jail cameras were checked, confirming that a sight check was performed by a detention officer at 2:51 AM, according to the jail.
- Thirty-eight-year-old Kasey Ball, a detainee in Oklahoma County Detention Center, was discovered unresponsive in her cell at 7:00 PM on April 18, 2025. An inmate count was being conducted at the time. Jail medical staff performed CPR, and emergency responders continued lifesaving measures after their arrival. Ms. Ball was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at approximately 8:05 PM that day. An autopsy was ordered, and the cause and manner of her death are awaiting the results.
Reach Out to the Law Offices of Dean Malone for Jail Neglect Cases
If you believe your loved one’s death in a county or municipal jail was the result of negligence, it’s important to speak with an attorney who understands the complexities of custodial death claims. At the Law Offices of Dean Malone, our experienced team is dedicated to helping families navigate these heartbreaking circumstances with skill and compassion.
We urge you to call, text, or submit our online form without delay.
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