Texas Gov. Orders Investigation After 2 Parolees Accused of Murder While Wearing Ankle Monitors

Texas Gov. Orders Investigation After 2 Parolees Accused of Murder While Wearing Ankle Monitors
Suspect Nestor Hernandez is shown in a June 18, 2022, photo. Dallas County jail via AP
Jana J. Pruet
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered two state criminal justice agencies to investigate lapses in the release and parole supervision of two prisoners accused of murder while wearing ankle monitors.

In a letter to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Abbott said the ankle monitors worn by the parolees did not deter their “heinous crimes.”

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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