Death Row Information

Offender Information

	Name	Gardner, John
	TDCJ Number	999516
	Date of Birth	01/03/1956
	Date Received	11/20/2006
	Age (when Received)	50
	Education Level (Highest Grade Completed)	12th Grade
	Date of Offense	01/23/2005
	Age (at the time of Offense)	49
	County	Collin
	Race	White
	Gender	Male
	Hair Color	Brown
	Height	6 ft 00 in
	Weight	190 lbs
	Eye Color	Blue
	Native County	Forest
	Native State	Mississippi

Prior Occupation
Painter

Prior Prison Record
MS Dept of Corrections #55484 on an eight year sentence for aggravated assault.

Summary of Incident
On January 23, 2005 in Collin County, Gardner entered the residence of a forty one year old white female with the intent to burglarize the home. During an altercation, Gardner shot the victim. The victim was transported via life flight and later died from her injuries.

Co-Defendants
None

Race and Gender of Victim
White Female