Death Row
Potpourri
Christmas Traditions
Unit Codes
Music
100
Executed in Texas in 2006, Angel Resendiz earned this nickname after the mode of transportation he used to travel the country and murder at least 15 victims in six states?
Who is the “Railroad/Railway” Killer?
100
The destination of Pen Packets is tracked on this Mainframe Screen
What is the Parole Plan Update (PPU) screen?
100
Those who are naughty throughout the year might find this disappointing surprise in their stocking
What is a lump of coal/ coal?
100
This unit, open since the 1940s, was formally called the Walls Unit?
What is HV?
100
Having written a number of hits while washing dishes in a restaurant kitchen, there’s nothing little about his personality
Who is Little Richard?
200
Ponchai Wilkerson surprised prison officials in Texas when, during his 2000 execution, he spit this item out of his mouth
What is a handcuff key/ key?
200
Convicted of offenses listed under Government Code 508.149(a), these offenders are within six months of their PRD
What are Mandatory Supervision offenders?
200
This popular homogenized holiday drink is usually only available in stores from mid-November to early January
What is Egg Nog?
200
This supermax facility in Livingston was formerly known as the Terrell Unit but now houses Death Row
What is TL?
200
This talented performer battled stage fright during a career that ended sadly after a violent confrontation with his father
Who is Marvin Gaye?
300
Who is Michael Clarke Duncan?
300
A report producer, this program records and tracks offender files
What is OCRT?
300
As part of a more recent holiday fad, this “spy” hides around the house, reporting back o Santa on who has been naughty and nice
What is Elf on a/the Shelf?
300
In 1981, a convict drowned Warden Wallace Pack and shot Farm Manager Billy Moore at this unit, named after former Prison Director in Texas
What is E?
300
A world-record for the most words in a hit single? Check. Fifteen Grammy awards? Not a problem for this enigmatic rapper.
Who is Eminem/ Marshall Mathers?
400
Husband and wife Julius and Ethel Rosenburg were both executed on June 19th, 1953, after being convicted of espionage for passing information about this weapon to the Soviet Union.
What is the Atomic Bomb?
400
The final step before a board file is voted, missteps and omissions are no match for this process
What are Close-Outs?
400
This old-fashioned Holiday greeting might be sent as a means of wishing friends and family a Merry Christmas
What is a Christmas Card?
400
Located in Karnes County, this prison opened just five years before the “Texas Seven” escaped from its walls
What is CY?
400
Once invited to join Dire Straits, this Oklahoma tenor has earned 21 Grammy awards in a career spanning five decades
Who is Vince Gill?
500
That’s Cold! Suge Knight helped secure funding to start up the Death Row Records label after allegedly dangling Robert Van Winkle over a hotel balcony until he agreed to sign over the royalties to this song
What is “Ice, Ice Baby”?
500
Building this high-profile file requires a trip to Classification and Records Headquarters to obtain confidential file material
What is an ECCR?
500
According to legend, this Christmas treat is uniquely shaped to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus
What is a candy cane?
500
This unit was named after a lawyer and oil businessman who, despite his name, worked out of Abilene, Texas, and not France.
What is RB?
500
It is rumored that t-shirt purchases for this punk group have surpassed their album sales
Who are The Ramones?