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criminal-justice1 month ago•19 min saved

Texas Executes Broadnax After Supreme Court Denies Final Appeal

Texas death-row inmate James Broadnax was executed by lethal injection after the U.S. Supreme Court denied his final appeal tied to a cousin’s confession in the 2008 Garland double murder; the case also involved DNA evidence and allegations of racial bias during jury selection. Broadnax, who maintained his innocence in his final words, became Texas’s third execution of 2026, with further executions scheduled, including Edward Busby on May 14.

via The Texas Tribune|

#criminal-justice #dna-evidence #garland

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Escaped Inmate from Clemens Unit Sparks Manhunt in Brazoria County

Authorities are searching for 39-year-old inmate Robert Yancy Jr., who escaped from the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas. Yancy, who was serving a life sentence without parole for a child abuse case, was last seen in a white Nissan Versa. The public is urged not to approach him and to contact local law enforcement if spotted.

via KSAT San Antonio|

#brazoria #clemens-unit #crime

crimeprison2 years ago•1 min saved

Massive Prison Fire Forces Evacuation of 655 Inmates in Huntsville, Texas

A large fire broke out at the Walls Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Facility in Huntsville, prompting the evacuation of approximately 655 inmates. Fire crews from multiple agencies are working to control the fire, which has impacted the attic of the west building and the third floor of the administration building. The cause of the fire is unknown, and authorities are investigating. No injuries have been reported.

via KBTX|

#crimeprison #fire #huntsville

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Dangerous escaped Texas inmate captured near Abilene

Trent Thompson, a 22-year-old escaped inmate from Plainview's Formby Unit, was found and taken into custody Sunday morning. Thompson was convicted of three counts of Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Assault of a Public Servant. The Plainview Police Department warned the public of his dangerous criminal history and advised them to contact local law enforcement instead of approaching him.

via KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com|

#crime #escaped-inmate #plainview