Preston E. Smith Unit

Coordinates: 32°43′33″N 101°54′44″W / 32.725902°N 101.912340°W / 32.725902; -101.912340
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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[edit]

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[edit]

  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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