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Tarrant County Inmate Dies After Unresponsive in Cell, Officials Confirm: FORT WORTH, Texas – An inmate at Tarrant County Jail has died following an incident where he was discovered unresponsive in his cell, according to officials. This marks another tragic death in custody, prompting renewed scrutiny of jail operations amid a history of similar cases.Incident DetailsSheriff Bill Weyburn reported that 63-year-old Stephen Whitley was found unresponsive on August 22, 2025, received immediate life-saving measures, and was rushed to JPS Hospital's ICU, where he succumbed two days later. The case is under investigation, consistent with protocols for in-custody deaths.Broader ConcernsTarrant County Jail has recorded over 65 inmate deaths since 2017, including recent ones like a February 2025 suicide attempt and earlier unresponsive discoveries. Commissioners have urged federal probes into systemic issues. Story By Donnell Ballard. #TexasNews #HowDidHeDie #WakeUpDeadMan #death #ViralPost