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Preston E. Smith Unit

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Preston E. Smith Unit
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Location1313 CR 19
Lamesa, Texas
Statusopen
Security classG1 - G5, Administrative Segregation
Capacity2234
OpenedOctober 1992
Managed byTexas 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 Name Register Number Status Details
Johnny Avalos 07375795 / 02252506 Serving a life sentence. Also known as "The San Antonio Strangler" who murdered 5 people between 2012-2015.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Preston E. Smith Unit". Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  2. ^ https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texan-blamed-for-5-slayings-since-2012-gets-life-in-prison/
  3. ^ https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2016/11/30/san-antonio-da-charges-suspected-serial-killer-in-slaying-of-4th-woman/
  4. ^ https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-serial-killer-who-raped-and-strangled-13629167.php

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