Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, July 16, 2016
Add to My HeroesMari Anne Johnson
Corrections Officer Mari Johnson was murdered by a male inmate inside of the Robertson Unit in Abilene, Texas.
Other officers found her unresponsive near the prison's kitchen at approximately 3:00 am. The officers provided medical aid until she was transported to Hendricks Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. The inmate who murdered her was convicted and sentenced to death.
Officer Johnson had served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for seven years.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Sentenced to death
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