Death Row Information
Inmate Information
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Name | Gutierrez, Ruben |
TDCJ Number | 999308 | |
Date of Birth | 06/10/1977 | |
Date Received | 05/14/1999 | |
Age (when Received) | 21 | |
Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 8 | |
Date of Offense | 09/05/1998 | |
Age (at the time of Offense) | 21 | |
County | Cameron | |
Race | Hispanic | |
Gender | Male | |
Hair Color | Black | |
Height (in Feet and Inches) | 5′ 10″ | |
Weight (in Pounds) | 155 | |
Eye Color | Brown | |
Native County | Lee | |
Native State | Florida |
Prior Occupation
fork lift operator, laborer
Prior Prison Record
None
Summary of Incident
On September 5, 1998, in Brownsville, Texas, Gutierrez and two co-defendants entered the home office of an 85-year-old Hispanic female with the intent to rob her of the money she kept in a safe. The victim was struck repeatedly and stabbed multiple times in the head, causing her death. The subject and co-defendants fled the residence with a minimum of $56,000.
Co-Defendants
Garcia, Rene;
Garza, Pedro
Race and Gender of Victim
Hispanic female