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Death Row Information

Inmate Information

Picture of Inmate 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