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Karl Dora

42 years old · died January 30, 2026 · Henderson County Detention Center, Henderson County, Texas

Karl Dora, 42, was held at the Henderson County Jail in Texas. On January 25, 2026, other people held at the jail found him unresponsive in his cell, and he was taken to a hospital. He was pronounced dead on January 30, 2026. Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said the death appeared to be related to ongoing medical issues. The Texas Rangers are investigating the death.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said the death appeared related to ongoing medical issues, and the Texas Rangers are investigating as is standard for an inmate death.

Reported by: Henderson County Sheriff's Office (Sheriff Botie Hillhouse) (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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