Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Monday, November 13, 2023
Add to My HeroesJovian Motley
Correctional Officer III JJ Motley died while helping restrain a combative inmate at the J. Dale Wainwright Unit at 2665 Prison Road 1 in Lovelady.
The cause of death is under investigation.
The inmate has been charged with capital murder.
Officer Motley had served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division for over one year. He is survived by his mother and father.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 1 year, 1 month
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Asphyxiation
- Weapon Person
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 101 ReflectionsOfficer Motley,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And o your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
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