Shelbi Ervin
Shelbi Ervin, a 25-year-old woman, died on November 2, 2024, while held at the Jefferson County Jail in Texas. Officers found her unresponsive in her bunk that morning. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said a heroin overdose was suspected, and the Texas Rangers are investigating and awaiting autopsy results. A probable cause affidavit alleges she died of fentanyl-laced heroin supplied by another person held at the jail, who has since been indicted for murder.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. Investigators say she died of a fentanyl overdose from heroin supplied by another inmate, who has been indicted for murder, a claim drawn from a probable cause affidavit and not yet tested in court.
Reported by: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held her); grand jury indictment; probable cause affidavit obtained by KFDM (reporters).