Gov. Abbott directs investigation into murders committed by 2 paroled inmates wearing ankle monitors, release says

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) and Texas Division of Felony Justice (TDCJ) to research any lapses within the launch and parole supervision of two males who had been reportedly sporting ankle displays whereas they dedicated murders, a information launch from the governor’s workplace stated.

Nestor Hernandez and Zeric Jackson are accused of committing “brutal murders whereas sporting ankle displays as a situation of their parole,” in keeping with Abbott.

Hernandez is accused of taking the lives of two victims at Dallas Methodist Hospital, and Jackson shot and killed a sufferer at a house in Lake Highlands, authorities stated.

In a letter to BPP Presiding Officer David Gutiérrez and TDCJ Govt Director Bryan Collier, the governor additionally directed the companies to arrange any legislative or administrative suggestions based mostly on the investigation and current a joint report back to the governor’s workplace by Jan. 4, 2023.

“In neither case had been ankle displays an efficient deterrent to the heinous crimes they dedicated,” Abbott stated within the letter. “Though nothing might be executed to convey again these victims, Texas should defend Texas residents from comparable acts.”

Abbott stated the companies are answerable for deciding which inmates to launch on parole after which supervising those that have been launched from jail (TDCJ).

The governor stated the companies should examine any lapses that occurred within the Hernandez and Jackson instances and should “put together any legislative or administrative suggestions based mostly on the teachings discovered, and current a joint report back to the Workplace of the Governor.”

Learn Gov. Abbott’s letter in its entirety under: