Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Name | Herron, Jermaine | |
TDCJ Number | 999304 | |
Date of Birth | 01/13/1979 | |
Date Received | 04/29/1999 | |
Age (when Received) | 20 | |
Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 10 | |
Date of Offense | 06/26/1997 | |
Age | 18 | |
County | Refugio | |
Race | Black | |
Gender | Male | |
Hair Color | Black | |
Height | 5' 11" | |
Weight | 220 | |
Eye Color | Brown | |
Native County | San Patricio | |
Native State | Texas |
Prior Occupation
ranch helper, painter, laborer
Prior Prison Record
None
Summary of Incident
On 06/25/97, Herron murdered a 15 year old white male and his mother in their home. A sawed off shotgun and a 9 millimeter pistol were used in the murders. The home had been burglarized and set on fire. An extreme amount of property was taken from the residence including: a 1997 pickup truck, guns, ammunition, sports equipment and sports clothes.
Co-Defendants
Frazier, Derrick
Race and Gender of Victim
White Male and White Female