Harris County Jail labeled 'The House of Death'

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Harris County Jail labeled 'The House of Death'
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Critics have coined the new and sinister name for the building located at 1200 Baker Street and the outcry against what's happening there is growing.

Former Harris Co. Jailer charged with manslaughter following inmate, Jaquaree Simmons, death

The latest development is a manslaughter indictment against former detention officer Eric Morales in the death of Jaquaree Simmons. Batton says Simmons death occurred during the massive 2021 Winter storm which caused power outages at the jail and forced detention officers on duty to work 30 hours straight without sleep.

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