In the wake of ongoing allegations at the Harris County Jail, a Houston mother who lost her son while he was incarcerated there has expressed her concerns. Recently, an attorney was charged with bringing drug-laced papers into the jail, allegedly leading to the deaths of some inmates.
A grieving mother from Houston, who lost her son whilst he was in the Harris County Jail, has spoken out about her concerns regarding recent allegations surrounding an attorney accused of drug-smuggling.
Dianne Bailey-Rijsenburg has been on a mission to uncover the truth about her son’s death at the Harris County Jail over the past four months. Ramon Thomas, her 30-year-old son, passed away while in custody, leaving Dianne with many unanswered questions.
According to Dianne, no information has been provided to them yet. She added that contacting the medical examiner is of no use as the autopsy report is not yet ready.
According to Dianne, her son Ramon had been dealing with bipolar and schizophrenia disorder and was undergoing treatment for these conditions. She clarifies that apart from these mental health issues, Ramon did not have any other health concerns.
Ramon’s past in Harris County is marked by several charges including trespassing, theft, evading arrest, and making a terroristic threat.
According to recent reports, a retired attorney has been accused of delivering papers laced with drugs into Harris County Jail, which has been linked to the deaths of two individuals.
On July 1st, just a few hours prior to Ramon’s medical emergency, Dianne received a peculiar phone call from her son requesting money.
Dianne recounted the painful memory of the last time she spoke with her son before he passed away. It was the morning of his death when he called her, asking for money to send to someone else. Dianne vividly remembered their conversation, where her son requested her to send the money quickly, but not to his SPN number as it was not working. He provided her with another number to send the money to. However, their conversation was cut short when someone else took the phone from him. Dianne was left wondering who the person was, only to hear them say, “I’m in the pod with him.”
According to Harris County Sheriff’s deputies, Lewis has been accused of delivering over 150 drug-infused papers, cleverly disguised as legal documents, to the jail from July to November 2023. Currently, Lewis is out on bond and awaiting further proceedings.
According to officials, the drugs were delivered by a retired criminal defense lawyer who had been licensed to practice law since 1982. He reportedly received payments ranging from $200 to $500 in exchange for his services.
According to Ramon’s mother, Lewis is not someone she remembers representing her son. However, his grandmother, Vilma Cohen, expressed concern regarding the allegations.
Cohen emphasized that in such situations, there is always someone who plays a role in facilitating the entry of certain items. He pointed out that this is especially true in prison. “If he didn’t have someone working with him, I doubt he would have been able to make those connections,” Cohen stated.
During a news conference on Monday, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez mentioned that the jail is currently investigating a potential case of narcotics overdose in relation to one of the three recent deaths that occurred. Chris Tritico, the current situation is likely to bring about a significant shift in the way we operate. The closure of those slots means that the usual practice of exchanging paperwork will no longer be possible. Additionally, there is a potential for attorney-client privilege to be compromised.
According to court records, Ronald Lewis was able to post a bond of $7,500 over the weekend.
Lewis is prohibited from visiting the jail as per his bond conditions. Moreover, the court has explicitly prohibited him from communicating with the family members of various victims and witnesses involved in the case, including Ramon Thomas’ family.
The deaths of several inmates are now being investigated by the Texas Rangers to determine if the drug-laced papers delivered by Lewis to the jail were the cause. Tritico, the attorney for the case, has stated that if this is confirmed, Lewis’ charges could be elevated.
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