Death Row Information
Offender Information
Name | Escobedo, Joel | |
TDCJ Number | 999305 | |
Date of Birth | 02/06/1962 | |
Date Received | 05/05/1999 | |
Age (when Received) | 37 | |
Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 9 | |
Date of Offense | 05/31/1998 | |
Age (at the time of Offense) | 36 | |
County | Harris | |
Race | Hispanic | |
Gender | Male | |
Hair Color | Black | |
Height | 5' 6" | |
Weight | 196 | |
Eye Color | Brown | |
Native County | Hidalgo | |
Native State | Texas |
Prior Occupation
auto & diesel mechanic, laborer
Prior Prison Record
#746103 served a nine month sentence in a state jail facility for Possession of a controlled substance.
Summary of Incident
On 05/31/98, Escobedo fatally shot a hispanic male during the commission of a robbery at a bus stop in Houston.
Co-Defendants
Aguilar, Roger
Race and Gender of Victim
Hispanic male