Billy Ivy Jr.
Billy Glenn Ivy Jr. died on September 16, 2020, while held at the Potter County Jail in Amarillo, Texas. According to Sheriff Brian Thomas, he was found alone and unresponsive in his cell at about 1:40 a.m. Toxicology reports showed acute intoxication from several prescribed medicines, according to 47th District Attorney Randall Sims. Sims said a Texas Rangers investigation found no criminal wrongdoing by jail staff.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. The 47th District Attorney Randall Sims said toxicology reports showed acute intoxication from several prescribed medicines, and that the 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); Potter County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him).
News reports (6)
- Billy Glenn Ivy Jr. dead, a timeline of his accused crimes
- Billy Ivy, Jr. found dead in jail cell
- 47th DA reveals cause of death for Billy Ivy, Jr.
- DA: Ivy died from drug overdose - Amarillo Globe-News
- Toxicology reports show Billy Glenn Ivy Jr. died from overdose in jail
- Custodial death report 20-1261-CJ