The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) has released a report indicating that the Burleson County jail failed to meet minimum standards related to the death of 55-year-old Carrie Craig.
The report identifies two primary violations:
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Failure to Provide Medications: The jail did not ensure that the detainee received essential medications as prescribed, which may have contributed to the detainee's condition or death.
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Lack of Face-to-Face Observations: The jail failed to conduct required face-to-face observations of the detainee, a standard procedure meant to monitor the health and safety of individuals in custody.
While the TCJS report does not specify the name of the detainee involved, there are indications that the report may be related to Carrie Neile Craig. However, this identification is not confirmed in the findings.
Craig, a resident of Somerville, was found deceased in her cell in July 2024. She was pronounced dead by Burleson County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Bill Orsak. According to Burleson County Chief Deputy Bill Rios, investigators currently do not suspect foul play. An autopsy performed at the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office is still pending, but initial indications suggest Craig may have died from natural causes.
Craig had been arrested by the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office on July 2, 2024, on traffic warrants. She was last seen alive by a jailer at approximately 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 7th. At the time of her death, she was alone in her cell.
The Texas Rangers are overseeing the investigation, a standard procedure for deaths in custody. The Burleson County Attorney’s Office, Texas Commission on Jail Standards, and Texas Attorney General’s Office have been notified of the incident.
