Died in jail or a lockup
Robert Stephen Jr.
Robert Stephen Jr., 33, died on December 27, 2015, while held at the Houston Police Department jail in Harris County, Texas. Authorities said his death was caused by the toxic effects of cocaine and cocaethylene. An account of his time in custody says he was held in an isolation cell watched by a security camera and that he interacted repeatedly with staff.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. Authorities said he died of toxic effects of cocaine and cocaethylene.
Reported by: authorities.