Billy Glenn Ivy Jr.
Billy Glenn Ivy Jr. died on September 16, 2020, while held at the Potter County Jail in Amarillo, Texas. Sheriff Brian Thomas said he was found alone and unresponsive in his cell around 1:40 a.m. According to 47th District Attorney Randall Sims, toxicology reports showed acute intoxication from several prescribed medicines, and the Texas Rangers investigated the death. Sims said the investigation found no criminal wrongdoing by jail staff. Early reports listed the cause and manner of death as pending, and no family statements about him appear in these accounts.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. The district attorney said toxicology showed acute intoxication from several prescribed medicines and that Texas Rangers found no criminal wrongdoing by jail staff, who he said tried to save him.
Reported by: 47th District Attorney Randall Sims; Texas Rangers (outside investigators).