Sergio Compean Jr.
Sergio Compean Jr., 32, died on October 14, 2020, while held at the Willacy County State Jail in Willacy County, Texas. According to a local news report, other people held there called his mother, Gloria Compean, to say he was struggling to breathe, and he tested positive for COVID-19 before being taken to a hospital, where he died. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said a nurse evaluated him and authorized hospital transport as his symptoms worsened. His mother said she was not given medical help, a claim that remains in dispute.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). Other detainees said he was struggling to breathe and his mother says she was not given medical help, while the Texas Department of Criminal Justice says a nurse evaluated him and authorized hospital transport as his symptoms worsened.
Reported by: reporters.