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Texas death row inmate escapes from Houston jail
KRISTV ^ | 11-03-05

Posted on 11/03/2005 4:52:23 PM PST by markedmannerf

HOUSTON -- A Texas death row inmate, disguised in civilian clothing, escaped late Thursday from the Harris County Jail.

Charles Victor Thompson, 35, of Tomball, was in Houston after being re-sentenced last week to execution.

"Apparently he fooled somebody into thinking he had some reason for being there, and they let him out," said Sheriff's Office Lt. John Martin.

Further details on the escape were under investigation, Martin said in a story in the online edition of the Houston Chronicle.

Thompson had been expected to be returned to the Texas prison system within 45 days, according to Department of Criminal Justice spokeswoman Michelle Lyons.

Thompson was condemned for the 1998 shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend, Dennise Hayslip, 39, of Tomball, and her new boyfriend, Darren Keith Cain, 30, of Spring.

(Excerpt) Read more at kristv.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: death; houston; row
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1 posted on 11/03/2005 4:52:23 PM PST by markedmannerf
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To: markedmannerf
Oh, that's comforting. Here's an obviously clever man with absolutely nothing to lose by committing whatever further crimes might be necessary to keep himself from getting caught.

I guess it wouldn't hurt to go downstairs and lock the doors about now.

2 posted on 11/03/2005 4:56:31 PM PST by Dog Gone
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To: markedmannerf

Holy smoke, how did this happen? Don`t tell me, an old lady was put in charge of him.


3 posted on 11/03/2005 4:58:19 PM PST by WillamShakespeare (What is a John Kerry?)
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To: markedmannerf

And the sad part is not only did he escape, but now Hollywood has probably started filming his life story. Yes, that`s how fast they work. Let`s not forget the Scott Peterson story posing as the "The Laci Peterson Story" that was made before his trial was even finished!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0385940/


4 posted on 11/03/2005 5:01:49 PM PST by WillamShakespeare (What is a John Kerry?)
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To: markedmannerf
"Apparently he fooled somebody into thinking he had some reason for being there, and they let him out,"

What the heck does "fooled somebody into thinking he had some reason for being there" mean???

5 posted on 11/03/2005 5:02:17 PM PST by GBA
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To: markedmannerf

Happy hunting Rangers. Best to shoot this one first and ask questions later.


6 posted on 11/03/2005 5:04:52 PM PST by Whitewasher (Would u like America to be a goat nation in the millennium to come? Keep pushing the "Roadmap" bull!)
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To: Dog Gone

If you see this guy dont let him in.
7 posted on 11/03/2005 5:08:30 PM PST by markedmannerf (I BELIEVE IN CONGRESSMAN WELDON!)
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To: GBA

LOL! Doesn`t that mean he wasn`t fooling because he did have a reason to be there? This is jail they are talking about, so what they are saying? That they let him go on purpose?


8 posted on 11/03/2005 5:10:30 PM PST by WillamShakespeare (What is a John Kerry?)
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To: GBA
What the heck does "fooled somebody into thinking he had some reason for being there" mean???"

Hey, warden, I was just visiting this inmate, but he left to take a shower. I guess I'll just go home instead of waiting for him to return. Thanks."

9 posted on 11/03/2005 5:12:09 PM PST by Dog Gone
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To: markedmannerf

The guy is wearing a BLOUSE. No, I don't think I'll let him in.


10 posted on 11/03/2005 5:13:25 PM PST by Dog Gone
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To: markedmannerf; Eaker; humblegunner

Eascape ?!?!?

This was an early release......


11 posted on 11/03/2005 5:15:58 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: markedmannerf
Here's another pic:

... From a story in the Houston Chronicle.

12 posted on 11/03/2005 5:24:28 PM PST by cynwoody
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To: markedmannerf
From the Texas Department of Criminal Justice database on death row inmates:

Name

TDCJ Number

Date of Birth

Thompson, Charles Victor

999306

06/13/1970

Date Received

Age (when Received)

Education Level (Highest Grade Completed)

05/05/1999

28

10

Date of Offense

Age (at the time of Offense)

County

04/30/1998

27

Harris

Race

Gender

Hair Color

White

Male

Brown

Height

Weight

Eye Color

6' 0"

216

Blue

Native County

Native State

Prior/ Occupation

Harris

Texas

heating & air conditioner installation, electronics, exterminator, laborer

Prior Prison Record/

 None

Summary of incident

 On 04/30/98 in Houston, Thompson got into an argument with a white male and white female in her apartment. The night before officers had been called to the same address and had escorted Thompson away from the residence. Thompson returned early the next morning and kicked the door in. Thompson shot the male, causing his death, and injuring the female severely enough to require life flight to the hospital. She died one week later, as a result of the shooting.

Co-defendants

None 

Race and Gender of Victim

 White male & female

Photograph of Offender

 http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/thompsoncharlesb&w.jpg            http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/thompsoncharles.jpg

Last updated:  06/11/2001

13 posted on 11/03/2005 5:25:46 PM PST by RedWhiteBlue
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To: cynwoody
The story you linked has quite a few more details. If I answer the door tonight, I'll be wearing a white robe and hood.

Or maybe just a nice white blouse.

14 posted on 11/03/2005 5:29:53 PM PST by Dog Gone
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To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA

Keep your eyes peeled ping...


15 posted on 11/03/2005 5:29:58 PM PST by Arrowhead1952 (DUmmies are permanently stuck on stupid.)
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To: markedmannerf
Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Return to Death Row Page

Name

TDCJ Number

Date of Birth

Thompson, Charles Victor

999306

06/13/1970

Date Received

Age (when Received)

Education Level (Highest Grade Completed)

05/05/1999

28

10

Date of Offense

Age (at the time of Offense)

County

04/30/1998

27

Harris

Race

Gender

Hair Color

White

Male

Brown

Height

Weight

Eye Color

6' 0"

216

Blue

Native County

Native State

Prior/ Occupation

Harris

Texas

heating & air conditioner installation, electronics, exterminator, laborer

Prior Prison Record/

 None

Summary of incident

 On 04/30/98 in Houston, Thompson got into an argument with a white male and white female in her apartment. The night before officers had been called to the same address and had escorted Thompson away from the residence. Thompson returned early the next morning and kicked the door in. Thompson shot the male, causing his death, and injuring the female severely enough to require life flight to the hospital. She died one week later, as a result of the shooting.

Co-defendants

None 

Race and Gender of Victim

 White male & female

Photograph of Offender

 black and white picture of offender            Color picture of offender


16 posted on 11/03/2005 5:30:34 PM PST by NonLinear (He's dead, Jim)
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To: RedWhiteBlue

whoops! You got there first! Nice job!


17 posted on 11/03/2005 5:31:43 PM PST by NonLinear (He's dead, Jim)
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To: GBA

He out-dumbed em.


18 posted on 11/03/2005 5:40:45 PM PST by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: markedmannerf

If he was given the death sentance, then it would be legal to shoot and kill him on site, right?


19 posted on 11/03/2005 6:02:25 PM PST by Chewbacca (Not all men are fools. The smart ones are still bachelors.)
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To: Dog Gone

Load up. I keep a loaded 12 ga for home protection.


20 posted on 11/03/2005 6:03:57 PM PST by TXBSAFH ("I would rather be a free man in my grave then living as a puppet or a slave." - Jimmy Cliff)
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