Veta Isabel Miller

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 18-993-UF Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 4/15/2019 9:22 AM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Fort Bend County 1410 Williams Way Agency Name: Agency Address: Sheriff's Dept. Blvd. Agency City: Richmond Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 77469 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Troy Director Middle Name: E Director Last Name: Nehls Bradley Reporter Name: Reporter Email: [email protected] Whichard Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Veta Middle Name: Isabel Last Name: Miller Suffix: Date of Birth: 3/11/1979 Sex: Female Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 39 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 10/4/2018 12:24 Incident: AM Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): 10/5/2018 11:23 Death Date and Time: AM Manner / Cause of Death Has a medical examiner or coroner conducted an evaluation to determine a cause of death? Medical Examiner/Coroner Yes, results are Evaluation?: available What was the manner of death? (select only one) Manner of Death: Suicide Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Asphyxiation - Strangulation due to hanging Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: No If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, who caused the death? Who caused the death?: Decedent If a weapon caused the death, what type of weapon caused the death? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Type of weapon that caused Other Weapon, death?: specify: Other weapon, specify: Shoulder strap of seat-belt in marked patrol unit Was the cause of death the result of a pre-existing medical condition or did the decedent develop the condition after admission? Not Applicable; cause of death was Pre existing medical accidental injury, condition?: intoxication, suicide or homicide If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Hanging, Means of Death: strangulation Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 5006 Quebec City: Richmond County: Fort Bend Zip: 77469 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Other, specify Other Location Category: Incident occurred in rear seat of a vehicle while parked on roadway What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Pre-Custodial Use Type of Custody: of Force Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: N/A What was the time and date of the deceased's entry into the law enforcement facility where the death occurred (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Entry Date Time: Entry Date Time N/A: Where did the death occur? Death Location: Elsewhere, specify Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Death Location Elsewhere: Death was pronounced at medical facility, Hermann Memorial Hospital, 6411 Fannin in Houston, Texas General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: Yes What were the most serious offense(s) with which the deceased was (or would have been) charged with at the time of death? Offense 1: Public Intoxication Offense 2: Offense 3: Not filed at time of Were the Charges:: death What were the types of charges or reason for contact? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Type of Offense: Other, specify Type of Offense, Other: Decedent was detained during a disturbance call investigation - Decedent observed to display signs of being under influence and death occurred during scene investigation of reported family violence related disturbance At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent display or use a weapon? Decedent display/use of Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- weapons: No At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Attempt to Injure Others?: Unknown At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Appear intoxicated (alcohol or Yes Make suicidal statements?: No drugs): Exhibit any mental health Unknown Exhibit any medical problems?: No problems?: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Barricade self or initiate Resist being handcuffed or No No standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's No No officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to No No including law: escape/flee custody: Attempt gain possession No officer's weapon: Was the deceased under restraint in the time leading up to the death or the events causing the death? Under Restraint: No Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: On 10/4/2018 at around 12:14 a.m., Patrol Deputy Jones responded to and arrived at 5006 Quebec in Richmond, Texas after being dispatched to the address in regard to a 911 Hang-Up / Possible Disturbance Call. The responding Deputy arrived at the residence and made contact with the male caller, Rubin Velasquez, and a female identified as Veta Miller, both of whom were outside the residence at the Quebec Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- address. As the Deputy was obtaining information from Rubin Velasquez and Veta Miller concerning the events that had occurred, Veta Miller began striking a window of the home with her hands. Deputy Jones noted Veta Miller continued to become more aggressive and showed signs of being under the influence, at which time Miller was detained in the rear seat of a marked patrol unit. Veta Miller was cooperative, was not handcuffed and was seated within the patrol unit without incident. As Deputy Jones resumed efforts to interview Mr. Velasquez next to the patrol unit, Veta Miller wrapped the shoulder strap of the seat belt around her neck three times. Deputies discovered Veta Miller in distress approximately 11 minutes after Miller had applied the seat belt around her neck. Upon discovery the ligature was removed, CPR was initiated and Emergency Medical Service was summoned to the scene. Veta Miller was transported to Hermann Memorial Hospital, located at 6411 Fannin in Houston, where ultimate death pronouncement was made on 10/5/2018. Note: Autopsy report completed and on file with reporting law enforcement agency. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7