Williamson County Jail Inmate Alexis Oliva-Garcia Dies on Day 12

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Alexis Oliva-Garcia entered Williamson County Jail on March 7, 2025. Per the custodial death report (CDR) filed by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department, Mr. Oliva-Garcia made suicidal statements during intake. He also exhibited mental health problems and appeared to be intoxicated on drugs or alcohol, which are two additional conditions that heighten an inmate’s risk of suicide. Further exacerbating the risk of self-harm, Mr. Oliva-Garcia was placed in a single-occupancy cell, where immediate supervision by others is lacking. Williamson County corrections officers discovered him unresponsive in his cell on March 10, 2025. Lifesaving measures were applied at the jail and in the intensive care unit at Seton Williamson Hospital, where Mr. Oliva-Garcia was transported by ambulance.

After the decision by his family to remove him from life support, 35-year-old Alexis Oliva-Garcia was pronounced deceased on March 18, 2025, by hospital physicians. His cause of death is unknown and pending autopsy results.

It also says in the summary of how the death of Alexis Oliva-Garcia occurred that the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is aiding the Texas Rangers, whom it appears the sheriff’s office notified to conduct an independent investigation. This action seems to contradict the requirement that third-party appointments for investigations into inmate deaths should be made by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS). The purpose of this mandate is to ensure that there will be no conflict of interest when inmate death investigations are carried out.

Williamson County Jail where Mr. Oliva-Garcia was housed for the first four days of his incarceration is at 306 W 4th Street in Georgetown, Texas 78626. The inmate capacity of the Georgetown jail is 1,128.

Is Accountability for Suicides in Local Jails Lacking?

Jail death investigations have been a topic of concern across the U.S. For example, in 2021, after two allegedly preventable suicides took place in Minnesota jails, a protest arose because jail deaths are not required to be investigated by third-party, independent investigators in that state.

The prevailing thought is that it can be extremely challenging to find out what happened inside a jail that may have contributed to an inmate’s death. According to the prevailing philosophy of the International Red Cross, for example, those who investigate these devastating events should have no relationship with agencies or persons whose conduct is to be investigated, and it specifies that no hierarchical and established relationships should exist.

Suicide being the leading cause of death in jails and occurring at a much higher rate than either in prisons or outside custodial settings, jails have an obligation to make suicide prevention a priority. Many experts have found that nearly all jail suicides are preventable if diligence is applied to following guidelines and actions that work together to prevent these tragedies from occurring.

Was Your Loved One a Victim of Jail Neglect?

Correctional facilities have a responsibility to protect the well-being of those in their custody. When that duty is neglected, the consequences can be devastating. With extensive experience advocating for inmate rights, our team at the Law Offices of Dean Malone is committed to helping families affected by jail negligence.

If you suspect that a loved one’s death in jail resulted from abuse or medical neglect, we may be able to help you pursue justice. Our dedicated legal team concentrates on cases involving jail deaths, including those caused by suicide.

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