Death Row Information
Offender Information
Name | Rocha, Felix | |
TDCJ Number | 999291 | |
Date of Birth | 5/7/76 | |
Date Received | 12/16/98 | |
Age (when Received) | 22 | |
Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 4 years | |
Date of Offense | 11/26/97 | |
Age (at the time of Offense) | 18 | |
County | Harris | |
Race | Hispanic | |
Gender | Male | |
Hair Color | Black | |
Height | 5-1 | |
Weight | 142 | |
Eye Color | Brown | |
Native County | Unknown | |
Native State | Mexico |
Prior Occupation
Unknown
Prior Prison Record
None
Summary of Incident
On November 26, 19994, Rocha and one co-defendant murdered a security guard at an apartment complex in Houston. Rocha had been involved in a physical confrontation with the security guard a week before the murder. On the night of the murder, Rocha and his co-defendant approached the security guard and attempted to take his gun. The security guard was shot twice in the face, resulting in his death. The co-defendant took the victim's gun and pager.
Co-Defendants
Virgilio Maldonado
Race and Gender of Victim
Hispanic male