Deaths in Custody
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Eric McCuiston

41 years old · died July 5, 2020 · Bexar County Adult Detention Center, Bexar County, Texas

Eric McCuiston, 41, was held at the Bexar County Jail in San Antonio, where he was found in his cell in the early hours of July 5, 2020, and was pronounced dead around 1:45 a.m. The Medical Examiner's Office attributed his death to methamphetamine toxicity and ruled it an accident. A facility incident report obtained by KSAT says a detention officer's radio had no charge, which delayed the emergency call after he was found.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose (neglect alleged). The Medical Examiner's Office attributed his death to methamphetamine toxicity and ruled it an accident, and a Bexar County Jail incident report obtained by KSAT says an officer's radio had no charge, delaying the emergency call after he was found.

Reported by: Medical Examiner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).

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