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BCSO: Bexar County jail inmate suffers apparent seizure, dies at hospital 6 days later
By Nate Kotisso, Daniela Ibarra, Dillon Collier at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
An inmate at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center died at a hospital days after an apparent seizure at the jail, the sheriff’s office announced Wednesday.According to a BCSO spokesperson, Jessell Constancio, 49, suffered an apparent seizure and stopped breathing inside her cell on July 9 — fiv...
Key takeaway According to a BCSO spokesperson, Jessell Constancio, 49, suffered an apparent seizure and stopped breathing inside her cell on July 9 — five days after her arrest.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The death of Jessell Constancio, the seventh inmate to die in Bexar County Sheriff's Office custody this year, raises concerns about the medical care and support provided to individuals undergoing detoxification at the jail. Constancio's case, in which she was "detoxing from opioids" when she suffered an apparent seizure, highlights the challenges faced by the jail in managing the medical needs of inmates struggling with substance abuse. The investigation into her death, to be conducted by the Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable's Office, will be closely watched by the community, particularly in light of the Sandra Bland Act, which aims to improve jail safety and transparency. As the county grapples with the ongoing issue of inmate deaths, it is crucial to examine the jail's protocols for addressing medical emergencies and providing adequate support for inmates with substance abuse issues.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? An inmate at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center died at a hospital days after an apparent seizure at the jail, the sheriff’s office announced Wednesday.According to a BCSO spokesperson, Jessell Constancio, 49, suffered an apparent seizure and stopped breathing inside her cell on July 9 — fiv...
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