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Texas Rangers Investigating Homicide in Galveston County Jail
Authorities said surveillance footage and witness interviews led to the murder charge after the inmate died at UTMB in Galveston.
- On Wednesday, inmate Crystal Walker allegedly assaulted Bessie Burgan, 58, at the Galveston County Jail; Burgan was transported to UTMB in Galveston, where she was pronounced dead.
- Walker was in custody for a probation violation related to the possession of a controlled substance when the assault occurred, according to the Galveston County Sheriff.
- Following a review of surveillance footage and witness interviews, authorities charged Walker with murder in Burgan's death after consulting with the Galveston County District Attorney.
- Walker remains in the Galveston County Jail with her bond set at $500,000 as the case remains under investigation.
- As required by Texas Jail Standards, the Texas Rangers are conducting an independent investigation into the in-custody death, while the Galveston County Sheriff investigates the homicide.
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Galveston County inmate charged with murder after allegedly assaulting fellow inmate
39-year-old Crystal Walker was in custody for a probation violation related to the possession of a controlled substance when she allegedly assaulted 58-year-old Bessie Burgan, according to a social media post from the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.
·Houston, United States
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Murder behind bars in Southeast Texas: Woman assaults, kills another female prisoner
One woman is dead and another is charged with murdering her today behind bars in the Galveston County Jail, according to the Sheriff's Office.39-year-old Crystal Walker is charged with the murder of Bessie Burgan, 58. A
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