Two Bexar County Jail inmates died in two days, both of apparent medical issues
by San Antonio Current
San Antonio Current— Editor's note: This story was updated to include the correct number of Bexar County Jail deaths tabulated by the Texas Justice Initiative. Two inmates were found dead in their cells at Bexar County Jail over two days' time, according to the Express-News. Duane Ventimiglia, 40, and Francisco Javier Salinas, 41, both died after suffering medical episodes, the daily reports, citing officials with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO).
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