HOUSTON, TEXAS – The death of a woman in Galveston County jail has sparked demands for transparency in the investigation into what happened. Brittany Anderson, 32, died while in custody for a probation violation. Her family alleges she was murdered.
There was an altercation with guards, and Anderson was found unresponsive in a solitary cell the next morning. She was pronounced dead at a Galveston hospital. This incident has led to protests outside the jail, with community activist Quanell X leading the charge in demanding answers and video evidence from inside the jail.
The sheriff’s office claims that Anderson became aggressive with a detention officer, leading to her placement in the solitary cell. However, her family and friends were shocked by the news and criticized the lack of information provided to them by the sheriff’s office.
The family is now demanding answers and access to the jail’s security video, while protestors continue to push for transparency and accountability from law enforcement. Sheriff Henry Trochesset has indicated that an investigation is underway, led by the Texas Rangers and the Galveston County district attorney.
There is no timeline for the investigation to be complete, and protestors remain determined to seek justice and honor Brittany Anderson’s memory. The lack of information and transparency surrounding her death has only added to the frustration and pain felt by her loved ones.