Death Row Information
Offender Information
Name | Smith, Demetrius Wayne | |
TDCJ Number | 999512 | |
Date of Birth | 05/13/1977 | |
Date Received | 07/05/2006 | |
Age (when Received) | 29 | |
Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 08 | |
Date of Offense | 03/24/2005 | |
Age (at the time of Offense) | 27 | |
County | Harris | |
Race | Black | |
Gender | Male | |
Hair Color | Black | |
Height | 5 ft 08 in | |
Weight | 204 | |
Eye Color | Brown | |
Native County | Harris | |
Native State | Texas |
Prior Occupation
Electrician's Helper, Laborer
Prior Prison Record
TDCJ #715810 on a five year sentence for possession of a controlled substance from Harris County.
Summary of Incident
On March 24, 2005 in Harris County, Smith entered the home of a black female and shot her three times at close range, resulting in her death. The victim's daughter, an eleven year old black female ran from the residence. Smith followed her and fatally shot her.
Co-Defendants
None
Race and Gender of Victim
Two Black Females