Stiles Unit News Today

Since a heat wave gripped Texas, at least nine inmates, including two men in their 30s, have died of heart attacks or unknown causes in prisons lacking air conditioning. It’s been 11 years since the state last classified a death as heat-related.

At least four other prisoners died in hot prisons this month with undetermined causes of death.

Since a heat wave gripped Texas, at least nine inmates, including two men in their 30s, have died of heart attacks or unknown causes in prisons lacking air conditioning.

Since a heat wave gripped Texas, at least nine inmates, including two men in their 30s, have died of heart attacks or unknown causes in prisons lacking air conditioning.

Damon West finally found Mr. Jackson's family and told them the story of the simple advice he offered that changed his life.

Texas crime: Zachary Myrick was convicted of two counts of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. The Stiles Unit is located in Jefferson County, Texas.

Loved ones remember Beaumont correctional officer who died from COVID-19 complications "Officer Adams was very determined and driven to succeed. Our hope is that her family finds comfort in this difficult time knowing she chose to serve." Author: Jordan James (12NewsNow), Kierra Sam (12News), KBMT (12NewsNow) Published: 9:43 PM CST March 10, 2021 Updated: 9:43 PM CST March 10, 2021 BEAUMONT, Texas — Hearts are broken across Southeast Texas as lo...

She died less than two months after beginning her career as a correctional officer. Author: Scott Eslinger (12NewsNow), Almiya White (KBMT) Published: 8:18 AM CST March 8, 2021 Updated: 10:46 PM CST March 8, 2021 BEAUMONT, Texas — A Southeast Texas correctional officer who had just begun her career in January has become the latest TDCJ employee to die in connection to the coronavirus.  Tracey Adams, 45, died early Saturday morning after being ...

Social distancing and other contagion protocols are difficult behind bars, but an investigation by WFAA and The Marshall Project showed that the spread of COVID-19 behind bars was also due to the Texas Department of Criminal Justices lackluster response, potentially exacerbating outbreaks and putting surrounding communities at risk. The agencys website lists the prisoners who have died from the virus. Below is a list of those people, including Campos.  Among the list are four people who offici...