A retired Dallas police officer is using his old investigative skills in a desperate effort to keep his daughter from spending more than a decade in a foreign prison.

Paul Inman, who spent 28 years with the Dallas Police Department working as a gang‑unit detective, now lives in Argyle. Three years into retirement, he has found himself investigating a case thousands of miles away in Panama, where his daughter is facing a minimum 12‑year sentence.

The 56‑year‑old says he is racing to keep his daughter, Sabrina Underwood, from spending years behind bars.

A holiday trip turns into a criminal case

Underwood, a 34‑year‑old mother of three from San Antonio, traveled to Panama over the holidays to visit a family friend. Authorities at the airport found a loaded gun in her checked luggage, and she is now facing a smuggling charge that carries a mandatory 12‑year sentence if convicted.

“I thought that life was over, now I’m doing everything I can to defend this situation for my daughter,” Inman said.

Inman says the gun belonged to Underwood’s husband, a military service member and gun enthusiast.

“The handgun belonged to her husband, he is an avid gun person, and he’s in the military, and she was completely shocked,” he said.

Trying to prove it was an accident

Inman has been trying to convince Panamanian prosecutors that his daughter had no idea the gun was in her bag.

“The gun was on the outside bag, not in her clothing, not concealed, not in the zipper of the outside bag. Those are the things we have to show to them that say, ‘Hey, look, if she’s smuggling, wouldn’t she have concealed something in the bag, not on the outside?’” Inman said.

Underwood spent 23 days in a Panama prison before being moved to house arrest. Prosecutors have offered a plea deal that would still require her to serve 12 years.

“If she does 12 years, that would be devastating for the family, devastating. I don’t think emotionally she can make it,” Inman said.

Her three children, ages 14, 11, and 8, would be adults by the time she is released.

A one‑man mission for help

Inman says he has struggled to get help from the federal government, leaving him largely on his own as he tries to gather evidence and advocate for leniency.

“She makes a friend wherever she goes. If she goes to a party, everyone’s gonna know cause she’s loud, she’s fun, she’s a fun person,” he said. “It’s just a sad mistake, but it could cost her dearly, and that’s what I’m fearful of.”

Questions about U.S. airport security

The case also raises questions about how the loaded gun passed through security screenings at airports in Nashville and Houston before being discovered in Panama.

The American Swing is quickly approaching, and tennis fans were treated to exciting news on Friday morning. BOSS announced that it would return as the official apparel partner of the Nexo Dallas Open for the second consecutive year.

Alongside play, the brand will be serving up a range of styles with the BOSS x Dallas Open collection, including shirts, sweatshirts, and hats featuring the official Dallas Open logo, while outfitting the tournament’s ball kids in BOSS x Nexo Dallas Open product on court.

At the center of the partnership is BOSS ambassador and ATP World No. 7 Taylor Fritz. The American men’s tennis star will continue to compete while dressed in BOSS.

Meanwhile, fans will have the opportunity to shop for select styles inspired by his on-court looks, including the now-iconic BOSS headband: playfully nodding to the moment Fritz accidentally wore his upside-down during his match at the 2025 U.S. Open.

BOSS will bring the excitement directly to fans in the stands, by hosting a special in-stadium sweepstakes during one of Fritz’s matches throughout the tournament.

Select fans will receive a complimentary BOSS headband upon entry and be encouraged to wear it during the match, with one lucky participant randomly selected on the jumbotron for a seat upgrade, bringing them closer to the action.

An immersive BOSS pop-up store located within the Ford Center will offer an elevated retail experience, featuring the latest BOSS collections alongside the BOSS x Dallas Open Capsule.

Designed to engage fans at every touchpoint, the in-stadium presence transforms the tournament into a true brand moment. BOSS will also once again outfit all ball kids and tournament staff, ensuring a consistent and elevated visual identity throughout the event.

Beyond the court, BOSS continues to engage the Dallas community by taking over the restaurant Monarch Stag for the duration of the tournament.

Reimagined as “BOSS Club,” the venue will serve as a social hub for players, media, and guests, blending refined hospitality with the brand’s confident aesthetic.

The BOSS x Nexo Dallas Open capsule will be available on-site at the Ford Center at The Star beginning February 7th, 2026, featuring tees, hoodies, accessories, and more. Prices range from $50 to $228.

The tournament will take place February 7–15, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Stay locked into Sports Illustrated’s Serve On SI for all of your tennis news from the court and beyond.

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