Texas Inmate Adanielle McGill Dies in a Dallas Hospital
Adanielle Kenyon McGill, 47, was booked into Dallas County Jail on September 12, 2025. Sadly, he passed away eight days later. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) filed a custodial death report (CDR) about Mr. McGill on October 15, 2025. Mr. McGill’s manner and cause of death are unknown and pending an external review by the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The CDR doesn’t provide details about any health problems Mr. McGill had or medical treatment he may have received while he was incarcerated. However, the answer to one of the questions in the report shows that his cause of death was a “pre-existing medical condition.” There is also an indication that his cause of death was illness/natural causes.
The summary of how Mr. McGill’s death occurred provides the following information:
- At about 12:24 p.m. on September 20, 2025, jail detention staff at the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office North Tower were alerted to a medical emergency in the multiple-occupancy inmate housing unit 3East5.
- Inmate Adanielle Kenyon McGill was discovered unresponsive. He was identified by his Dallas County-issued identification card.
- Parkland Health medical jail staff arrived at the scene and began chest compressions on McGill until the arrival of Dallas Fire Rescue (DFR) Unit #1.
- Mr. McGill was transported by the DFR to Parkland Memorial Hospital at approximately 1:16 p.m.
- A physician pronounced Adanielle McGill deceased at 1:36 p.m. on September 20, 2025.
Dallas County Jail, also known as Lew Sterrett Justice Center, is at 111 Commerce St., Dallas, Texas, 75027. The jail facility’s inmate capacity is approximately 7,104.
Overcrowding is a Problem for Many U.S. Jails
A Dallas County official, in a September 2025 news story, said recently that the book-ins in the Dallas County Jail are at record levels. In a public meeting, it was stated that the overcrowded jail had 20 more inmates than it is authorized for at this time. Solutions are being explored.
A news reporter recently visited Iowa’s Johnson County Jail to see firsthand the overcrowded conditions. A jail official pointed out that the place usually smells like feces and feet. Besides being overcrowded, the jail has leaky ceilings and ventilation problems. Narrow hallways are further crowded with laundry carts and stacks of mattresses because there is no available storage. Sometimes, a cell built for six people houses eight.
Research has uncovered many problems associated with jail overcrowding, and they include:
- Increased inmate violence;
- Medical care is inadequate;
- Greater threat of infection;
- Mental health issues are exacerbated; and
- A lack of adequate sanitation.
A recent news report showed that the overcrowded conditions and problems that go along with them have fueled a surge in suicide attempts at some detention centers.
The address of Johnson County Jail is 511 S Capitol St, Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
Seeking Legal Support Regarding Jail Abuse or Medical Neglect?
When being held in a county or municipal jail, you don’t lose your fundamental rights. If inmates suffer jail neglect—such as the denial of crucial medical treatment—those responsible must be held to account.
If your loved one died while in custody and you believe their death was due to negligence, abuse, or poor medical care, the Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C. may be able to assist. Our firm is experienced in handling custodial death and custodial suicide cases, including failures to provide proper medical care. We approach each case with compassion, determination, and a commitment to achieving justice.
We’re available to discuss your situation. Contact us anytime by phone, text, or through our secure online form to schedule a free case review.
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