Tarrant County Jail In-Custody Death: Family Seeks Answers After Steven Whitley's Passing

Steven Whitley's Death in Custody

• 💔 Don Whitley is seeking answers regarding the death of his 63-year-old brother, Steven Whitley, who died in custody at the Tarrant County Jail.
• 🗓️ The last time Don saw his brother alive was on July 4th, describing a joyful time playing dominoes and celebrating.

Concerns and Medical Emergency

• ⚠️ Steven Whitley's family, noting he was a diabetic, expressed concern about him having a cellmate with COVID-19, though this diagnosis was not confirmed by the sheriff's office.
• 🚑 On August 22nd, Whitley experienced a medical emergency and was found unresponsive in his cell, prompting immediate life-saving treatment from detention and JPS medical staff.
• 🏥 He was transported to JPS hospital and admitted to the ICU, where he passed away two days later.

Unanswered Questions and Jail Deaths

• ⚖️ Since Sheriff Bill Wayburn took office in 2017, approximately 70 inmates have died in custody at the Tarrant County Jail.
• ❓ As Don and his siblings prepare to say goodbye, they are left with many unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding their brother's death.