Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Name | Garcia, Frank Martinez | |
TDCJ Number | 999418 | |
Date of Birth | 10/21/1972 | |
Date Received | 06/10/2002 | |
Age (when Received) | 29 | |
Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 12 | |
Date of Offense | 03/29/2001 | |
Age (at the time of Offense) | 28 | |
County | Bexar | |
Race | Hispanic | |
Gender | Male | |
Hair Color | Black | |
Height | 5 ft 6 in | |
Weight | 169 | |
Eye Color | Brown | |
Native County | Bexar | |
Native State | Texas |
Prior Occupation
auto body painter, truck driver, auto mechanic, laborer
Prior Prison Record
N/A
Summary of Incident
On 03/29/2001, in San Antonio, Texas, Garcia fatally shot 2 victims. The incident began as a domestic dispute between Garcia and his 21 year old Hispanic female wife. The San Antonio Police Officer that responded to the disturbance call (49 year old Hispanic male) was the first victim. Garcia shot the officer 3 times, resulting in his death. Garcia then shot his wife 6 times resulting in her death. The couple's 5 year old daughter witnessed both murders. Garcia also shot and wounded the uncle of his wife during the incident.
Co-Defendants
N/A
Race and Gender of Victim
Hispanic male, Hispanic female