Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Name | Swain, Mario | |
TDCJ Number | 999475 | |
Date of Birth | 02/28/1979 | |
Date Received | 04/08/2004 | |
Age (when Received) | 25 | |
Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 12 | |
Date of Offense | 12/27/2002 | |
Age (at the time of Offense) | 23 | |
County | Gregg | |
Race | Black | |
Gender | Male | |
Hair Color | Black | |
Height | 5' 07" | |
Weight | 139 | |
Eye Color | Brown | |
Native County | Los Angeles | |
Native State | California |
Prior Occupation
Laborer
Prior Prison Record
None
Summary of Incident
On December 27, 2002, in Gregg County, Texas, Swain broke into a residence with the intent to steal money. While the burglary was in progress, the victim, a forty-four year old white female, returned home. After a struggle, Swain struck the victim in the head with a tire tool and placed her body in the trunk of her car. He transported her body to an abandoned car and placed her in the trunk. Swain returned to the home and stole money, jewelry and credit/debit cards.
Co-Defendants
Race and Gender of Victim
White Female