Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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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