The Brief
- The family of 61-year-old Victor Rennels is seeking transparency from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office following his death after a 14-day jail stay.
- Officials state Rennels was released from custody before dying at the hospital, but his family claims he was handcuffed to his bed until moments before his death.
- Rennels is the fifth individual connected to the Tarrant County jail to die recently, drawing sharp criticism from local officials over accountability.
FORT WORTH, Texas – A family is demanding more transparency from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office about the death of their loved one. Part of the dispute is whether he was in custody when he died.
Victor Rennels’ Death
What we know:
According to the sheriff’s office, 61-year-old Victor Rennels suffered a medical event while in the Tarrant County jail on June 24.
He was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital for treatment and was released from custody while still hospitalized on June 25. He passed away later that evening.
What they’re saying:…