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Stiles Unit — News, Resources & Community
September 24, 2026 — Prison Health and Conditions
BEAUMONT, Texas — An inmate serving time at the Stiles Unit has died in custody, according to an in-custody death report filed with the Texas Attorney General’s Office. Lawrence James Napper, 68, was a registered sex offender serving time for aggravated sexual assault of a child and aggravated kidnapping, according to the report. Napper was […]
August 30, 2026 — Prison Health and Conditions, Breaking News
BEAUMONT, Texas — A 62-year-old man incarcerated at the Stiles Unit died after suffering respiratory distress, and TDCJ ordered an autopsy to determine the cause. Robert Gonzalez began experiencing breathing problems on March 9, 2026, according to reporting based on agency information. He was transported to a hospital, where his condition worsened overnight. A physician […]
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