Kansas deputy charged with murder after death of inmate

Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree said deputy Richard Fatherley was charged with second-degree murder and an alternative count of involuntary manslaughter.

• Sep 19, 2025

Tarrant County sheriff defends jail amid protests, calls for change over in-custody deaths

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Department has been under scrutiny for months after several people died in custody in 2024.

• Jan 16, 2025

Investigation underway after inmate found unresponsive at North Richland Hills jail

NRH police said the inmate, a 47-year-old man, was found unresponsive in his bed during a routine cell check on Jan. 1.

• Jan 2, 2025

Tarrant County lieutenant addresses jailhouse murder accusation

Lt. Joel Garcia said he was heartbroken over Anthony Johnson's death..

• Jul 2, 2024

Death of Tarrant County Jail inmate deemed homicide: Medical Examiner

The inmate, a 31-year-old former Marine, died in April after a confrontation with corrections officers.

• Jun 7, 2024

Tarrant County approves $1.2M settlement with former inmate

On May 17, 2020, Chastity Congious gave birth alone in a Tarrant County jail cell; Her baby later died.

• May 21, 2024

2nd Tarrant County inmate dies in custody in a week

Sheriff Bill Waybourn asked the Texas Rangers to take the lead in this investigation.

• Apr 23, 2024