Fourth Jail Death in Tarrant County | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Another inmate death tied to Tarrant County Jail custody pushes the grim tally to four in under two weeks. Sixty-one-year-old Victor Runnels died Friday at John Peter Smith Hospital after being released from jail — his family says they were blindsided, unaware of his transfer or critical condition until later. They’re demanding transparency and an independent probe, while the Sheriff’s Office refuses to classify it as an in-custody death, citing state standards and pre-existing health issues. County Commissioner Alisa Simmons questions that stance, calling for accountability since the…