Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Name | Matthews, Ynobe |
| TDCJ Number | 999387 | |
| Date of Birth | 04/14/1976 | |
| Date Received | 06/19/2001 | |
| Age (when Received) | 25 | |
| Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 11 | |
| Date of Offense | 05/28/2000 | |
| Age | 24 | |
| County | Brazos | |
| Race | Black | |
| Gender | Male | |
| Hair Color | Black | |
| Height | 5' 9" | |
| Weight | 288 | |
| Eye Color | Brown | |
| Native County | Dallas | |
| Native State | Texas |
Prior Occupation
cook, carpenter, laborer
Prior Prison Record
None
Summary of Incident
On 05/28/2000, in College Station, Matthews kidnapped and sexually assaulted a 21 year old white female. Matthews then strangled the victim with his hands, causing her death. Matthews also set the building on fire before leaving the scene.
Co-Defendants
None
Race and Gender of Victim
White Female