Death Row Information

Offender Information

	Name	Autry, James David
	TDCJ Number	670
	Date of Birth	9/27/1954
	Date Received	10/10/1980
	Age (when Received)	26
	Education Level (Highest Grade Completed)	6
	Date of Offense	4/20/1980
	Age (at the time of Offense)	25
	County	Jefferson
	Race	White
	Gender	Male
	Hair Color	Brown
	Height	5' 8"
	Weight	137
	Eye Color	Brown
	Native County	Potter
	Native State	Texas

Prior Occupation
Laborer

Prior Prison Record
5 year sentence for Assault and Attempted Robbery - 1972; 8 year sentence for Burglary - 1975

Summary of Incident
On April 20, 1980, Autry shot a 43 year old female convenience store clerk between the eyes with a .38 caliber pistol causing her death. Autry had been arguing with the clerk about the price of a six pack of beer. Two witnesses were also shot in the head. One witness was a 43 year old former Roman Catholic priest, who died instantly. The other witness was a Greek seaman who survived the gunshot, with serious injuries.

Co-Defendants
John Alton Sandifer

Race and Gender of Victim
female