Clinton Don Simpson
Clinton Don Simpson, 76, of Keller, Texas, ran Mr. Don's Whistle Shop at his home, where he hosted birthday parties and gave children rides on his miniature train. A longtime friend remembered him as a kind family man who taught at the Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford. He died early on November 7, 2018, while held at the Tarrant County Jail, where he was awaiting trial. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office said another person held there attacked him, and the medical examiner ruled his death a homicide from blunt force injuries to the head. The Texas Rangers are investigating, and his family has said they have many questions and grave concerns.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide from blunt force injuries to the head, and the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office said another detainee attacked him.
Reported by: Tarrant County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office (medical examiner or coroner); Texas Rangers (outside investigators); Simpson's family (family or their lawyers).