A Texas inmate fatally assaulted a detention officer at a Waxahachie jail Monday afternoon, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office said.
Isaiah Patrick Bias, 28, died after being attacked by 45-year-old Arron Semion Thompson as he returned him to his cell following his daily, one-hour break.
Sheriff Brad Norman said Bias worked at his department for six years and was a family-oriented person.
“He was one of the kind of guys who if you needed help, he’d come help you,” the sheriff said.
Thompson had been confined since last month, facing charges of assaulting a public servant, public intoxication, and evading arrest.
He now faces capital murder charges in connection to Bias’ death.
“Most of time, law enforcement officers and detention officers deal with good folks having a bad day. Occasionally, we deal with bad folks,” Norman said.
“I can honestly say that my staff, over the last day, has dealt with pure evil.”
