On Saturday, October 19, 2024, 60-year-old inmate James Willard of Coldspring passed away from natural causes while in custody at the Polk County Jail. According to authorities, Mr. Willard did not disclose any health conditions to jail staff, and it remains unclear if he was aware of any at the time of his booking on September 7, 2024.
An autopsy confirmed the death resulted from natural causes. The Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Texas Rangers Division of the Department of Public Safety are continuing their investigation. Willard’s next of kin have been located and notified. No further details are available at this time.
