Death Row Information
Inmate Information
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Name | Avila, Rigoberto Jr. |
TDCJ Number | 999391 | |
Date of Birth | 08/05/1972 | |
Date Received | 07/19/2001 | |
Age (when Received) | 28 | |
Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 12 | |
Date of Offense | 02/29/2000 | |
Age (at the time of Offense) | 27 | |
County | El Paso | |
Race | Hispanic | |
Gender | Male | |
Hair Color | Black | |
Height (in Feet and Inches) | 6′ 2″ | |
Weight (in Pounds) | 229 | |
Eye Color | Brown | |
Native County | El Paso | |
Native State | Texas |
Prior Occupation
Laborer
Prior Prison Record
None
Summary of Incident
On 02/29/2000, El Paso, Avila was babysitting a 19 month old Hispanic male and his sibling at their residence. Avila struck the victim in the abdomen, causing the death of the child.
Co-Defendants
None
Race and Gender of Victim
Hispanic male