Inmate Death Investigation In Jasper County

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate. 34-year old

Charles Thomas Merkelz, of Kirbyville, was found unresponsive in his cell early yesterday

morning. An autopsy has been ordered by Justice of the Peace Ronnie Billingsley. Merkelz

was jailed on a charge of family violence.


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