Death Row Information
Inmate Information
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Name | Newson, Gregory |
| TDCJ Number | 999634 | |
| Date of Birth | 10/10/1972 | |
| Date Received | 11/26/2024 | |
| Age (when Received) | 52 | |
| Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | Unknown | |
| Date of Offense | 12/31/2019 | |
| Age (at the time of Offense) | 47 | |
| County | Gregg | |
| Race | Black | |
| Gender | Male | |
| Hair Color | Brown | |
| Height (in Feet and Inches) | 6 ft 1 in | |
| Weight (in Pounds) | 199 | |
| Eye Color | Brown | |
| Native County | Shreveport, LA | |
| Native State | USA |
Prior Occupation
Truck Driver
Prior Prison Record
N/A
Summary of Incident
During a routine traffic stop on December 31, 2019, the subject shot a Panola County sheriff's deputy, causing his death.
Co-Defendants
N/A
Race and Gender of Victim
White Male
