Died in prison
William Alexander Valladares
William Alexander Valladares, 28, died on July 29, 2025, at the Polunsky Unit prison in Livingston, Texas. He was found in his cell and taken to the infirmary, where he was pronounced dead that morning. A report from the Attorney General's office says he died of blunt force trauma to the head at the hands of another person held at the unit.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Attorney General's office report says another detainee caused blunt force trauma to his head.
Reported by: Attorney General's office (outside investigators).