Bobby Madewell Jr.
Bobby Madewell Jr., 51, was held at the Gregg County Jail in Longview, Texas, and his family says he struggled with depression and took several medications. On March 21, 2013, Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano said officers used a stun gun while trying to restrain him, and that he lost consciousness afterward. The sheriff said medical staff treated him, and he died at Good Shepherd Medical Center. His family does not believe the full account has been told, and his mother has asked what caused the change in his behavior. The family is considering legal action while they await the results of an autopsy, and no cause of death has been determined yet.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff (disputed). Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano said Madewell lost consciousness after a stun gun was used during an attempt to restrain him, and his family says they do not believe the full story has been told and is considering legal action pending an autopsy.
Reported by: Gregg County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano (the agency that held him); Madewell's family (family or their lawyers).