Jonathan Campos
Jonathan Campos, 22, died on July 9, 2016, while held at the Bexar County Jail in Texas. The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled his death a hanging suicide, and authorities said he hanged himself between morning cell checks. His mother believes he was killed, pointing to earlier reports from him that he had been assaulted and that someone had put out a hit on him. The sheriff's office says there is no evidence of wrongdoing by deputies or other people in the jail, and the investigation remains open.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed). The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled it a hanging suicide, but his mother believes he was killed, citing his earlier reports of assault, and the sheriff's office says there is no evidence of wrongdoing by deputies or other inmates while the investigation remains open.
Reported by: Bexar County Medical Examiner (medical examiner or coroner); Bexar County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); his mother.
Sources (5)
- Inspectors pay unexpected visit to Bexar County Jail following 3 deaths in 10 days
- Third inmate commits suicide at jail in less than a month
- Custodial death report PA16310CJ
- Bexar County jail inmate died Friday night after medical emergency
- Bexar County inmate, 63, jailed on trespass charge dies in jail