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Unsolved July 13, 2015 Suspicious Death

Sandra Bland

Status Unsolved
Type Suspicious Death
Date July 13, 2015
Location Waller County, Texas
Victim Age 28
Gender Female

Sandra Bland was found dead in her Waller County, Texas jail cell three days after a traffic stop arrest. Her death was ruled a suicide by hanging but her family and many others believe she was murdered. The Texas Department of Public Safety officer who arrested her was fired. No criminal charges were filed.

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