Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Name | Martinez, Virgil Euristi |
| TDCJ Number | 999265 | |
| Date of Birth | 12/12/67 | |
| Date Received | 4/22/98 | |
| Age (when Received) | 30 | |
| Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 11 years | |
| Date of Offense | 10/1/96 | |
| Age (at the time of Offense) | 28 | |
| County | Brazoria | |
| Race | Hispanic | |
| Gender | Male | |
| Hair Color | Brown | |
| Height | 6-3 | |
| Weight | 284 | |
| Eye Color | Brown | |
| Native County | Harris | |
| Native State | Texas |
Prior Occupation
Security Services
Prior Prison Record
None
Summary of Incident
During the nighttime on 10/1/96, Martinez fatally shot a 27-year-old Hispanic female, her two children (a 3-year-old Hispanic female and a 6-year-old Hispanic male), and an 18-year-old Hispanic male.
Co-Defendants
None
Race and Gender of Victim
Two Hispanic males and two Hispanic females