William Meadows
William Meadows, 27, of Longview, was held at the Upshur County Jail in Texas. Chief Sheriff's Deputy David Hazel said Meadows harmed themselves in a shower in a multi-person cell on July 19, and the sheriff's office attributed the death to self-inflicted harm. Meadows died at a Longview hospital, and the Texas Office of the Attorney General recorded the death as July 26, 2018. The sheriff asked the Texas Rangers to investigate, and that investigation is the reported next step.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Chief Sheriff's Deputy David Hazel said Meadows apparently inflicted self-harm in a shower at the jail, and a news report describes the death as a suicide.
Reported by: Upshur County Sheriff's Office (Chief Deputy David Hazel) (the agency that held them); news report.