Charles Alvarez
Charles Joseph Alvarez died on February 7, 2015 while in custody in Parker County, Texas, according to a custodial death report filed with the Texas Office of the Attorney General. He died at a hospital after being held at the Parker County Jail in Weatherford. His family's federal lawsuit says he struggled to breathe and pleaded for help before he died. The lawsuit alleges he received improper medical care and that jail staff showed deliberate indifference to his serious medical needs.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). His family's federal lawsuit alleges he received improper medical care and that jail staff were deliberately indifferent to his serious medical needs, and says he struggled to breathe and pleaded for help before he died.
Lawsuit: His family filed a federal lawsuit alleging he received improper medical care and that Parker County Jail staff showed deliberate indifference to his serious medical needs, and no settlement or award amount has been reported.