Death Row Information

Offender Information

	Name	Swain, Mario
	TDCJ Number	999475
	Date of Birth	02/28/1979
	Date Received	04/08/2004
	Age (when Received)	25
	Education Level (Highest Grade Completed)	12
	Date of Offense	12/27/2002
	Age (at the time of Offense)	23
	County	Gregg
	Race	Black
	Gender	Male
	Hair Color	Black
	Height	5' 07"
	Weight	139
	Eye Color	Brown
	Native County	Los Angeles
	Native State	California

Prior Occupation
Laborer

Prior Prison Record
None

Summary of Incident
On December 27, 2002, in Gregg County, Texas, Swain broke into a residence with the intent to steal money. While the burglary was in progress, the victim, a forty-four year old white female, returned home. After a struggle, Swain struck the victim in the head with a tire tool and placed her body in the trunk of her car. He transported her body to an abandoned car and placed her in the trunk. Swain returned to the home and stole money, jewelry and credit/debit cards.

Co-Defendants

Race and Gender of Victim
White Female