Preston E. Smith Unit

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Preston E. Smith Unit
Preston E. Smith Unit
Location1313 CR 19
Lamesa, Texas
Statusopen
Security class G1 - G5, Administrative Segregation
Capacity2234
OpenedOctober 1992
Managed by Texas Department of Criminal Justice

The Preston E. Smith Unit is a state prison for men located in Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, owned and operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [1] This facility was opened in October 1992, and a maximum capacity of 2234 male inmates held at various security levels.

The prison was named for Texas governor Preston Smith.

Notable Inmates

Inmate NameRegister NumberStatusDetails
Johnny Avalos 07375795 / 02252506Serving a life sentence.Also known as "The San Antonio Strangler" who murdered 5 people between 2012 and 2015. [2] [3] [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Preston E. Smith Unit". Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "Texan Blamed For 5 Slayings Since 2012 Gets Life In Prison - CBS Texas". www.cbsnews.com. 2019-02-19. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  3. ↑ "San Antonio DA charges suspected serial killer in slaying of 4th woman". Dallas News. 2016-11-30. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  4. ↑ Zavala, Elizabeth. "San Antonio serial killer who raped and strangled his victims sentenced to two life terms". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2024-06-12.

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