Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Charles Lee Gray

25 years old · died May 4, 2002 · Gregg county jail, Gregg County

Charles Lee Gray, 25, of Longview, died on May 4, 2002, while held at the Gregg County jail. He suffered a seizure in the jail and was taken to a local hospital, where he died. A toxicology test was reported to show that cocaine he had apparently swallowed before his arrest caused his death, and a full autopsy report was still pending when the story was published.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. A toxicology test found he died from the toxic effects of cocaine he had apparently swallowed before his arrest.

Reported by: toxicology test.

News report