Deaths in Custody
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Paulo Medrano

44 years old · died July 2024 · Fort Bend County Jail, Fort Bend County, Texas

Paulo Medrano, 44, was taken to the Fort Bend County Jail, where he developed medical problems before he was booked. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead in July 2024. According to an autopsy reported to the Texas Attorney General's Office, he died of a drug overdose.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose

Reported by: autopsy, as stated in a report filed with the Texas Attorney General's Office (medical examiner or coroner).

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