Michelle Strube

Gender : Female

Age : 46

Race : White

Date : 08/22/2024

Location : Robertson Unit Training Center

City : Abilene

County : Taylor

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)

Cause of Death : Medical Emergency

Event : Died suddenly during training

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 19, 2024, Cadet Michelle Lea Strube, a 45-year-old recruit with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), died during routine pre-service training at the Robertson Unit Training Center in Abilene, Texas. Strube had joined the agency earlier that month and was undergoing a mandatory six-week training program required for all cadets before commencing duties as a Correctional Officer.
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Details regarding the specific circumstances of Strube's death have not been disclosed, leaving questions about the nature of the training exercise and the medical response provided. The lack of transparency raises concerns about the safety protocols in place during such training sessions and whether adequate measures were taken to prevent such incidents.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/news/TDCJ_mourns_death_of_cadet_strube.html
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colorado-city-tx/michelle-strube-11949953