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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. ^ "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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