Antwan Alexander
Antwan Alexander, 34, died on January 8, 2024, while held at the Bill Clements Unit, a Texas prison in Amarillo. Prison staff found him in his cell with injuries consistent with a physical assault, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice communications director, Amanda Hernandez. Prison officials said his cellmate is believed to be responsible, but the cellmate has not been charged or identified as a suspect by prison officials. The Office of Inspector General will determine whether there is probable cause.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. TDCJ says his cellmate is believed responsible for injuries consistent with a physical assault, and the Office of Inspector General will determine whether there is probable cause.
Reported by: Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Communications Director Amanda Hernandez (the agency that held him); Texas Office of the Attorney General custodial death report (outside investigators).