Tammy Hovland
Tammy Suzette Hovland, 59, was held at the Bexar County Jail in San Antonio, Texas, when she was attacked by her cellmate in early February 2026. Sheriff Javier Salazar said she was found on February 7 lying in a pool of blood during a routine check, and she was taken to a hospital, where she died on February 27. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office ruled her death a homicide, attributing it to blunt force and strangulation injuries. The Texas Rangers are investigating, and advocates have questioned why the death took weeks to become public.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office ruled her death a homicide from blunt force and strangulation injuries, and Sheriff Javier Salazar said her cellmate attacked her.
Reported by: Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office (medical examiner or coroner); Bexar County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held her).
News reports (5)
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- ME’s office identifies female inmate who died after assault at Bexar County jail
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- Texas Rangers investigating after Bexar County jail death ruled homicide
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