Susan’s home: 3407 Amber Forest
Killer behind the badge
The Death of Susan White
Joseph Kenton McGowen v The State of Texas 2000 (conviction overturned)
Rogue cop’ gets 20 years in killing
Transcript: American Justice: A Warrant to Kill
Jason Aguillard, et al. v Joseph K. McGowen et al. 2000
Books
A Warrant to Kill: A True Story of Obsession, Lies and a Killer Cop
Murder Behind the Badge: True Stories of Cops Who Kill
Movies/Documentaries
American Justice: A Warrant to Kill
Tabloid: Law and Disorder
INMATE INFORMATION
SID Number: 05023469
TDCJ Number: 01090641
Name: MCGOWEN,JOSEPH K
Race: W
Gender: M
DOB: 1965-04-03
Maximum Sentence Date: 2022-03-10
Current Facility: PACK I
Projected Release Date: 2022-03-10
Parole Eligibility Date: 2007-03-10
Last Parole Decision
Denied on 02/07/2014
NEXT REVIEW (01/2016)- Deny favorable parole action and set for next review.
Denial reason(s): 2D
* Note: One or more of the components indicated in each paragraph may apply, but only one is required for denial (D).
2D NATURE OF OFFENSE – THE RECORD INDICATES THAT THE INMATE COMMITTED ONE OR MORE VIOLENT CRIMINAL ACTS INDICATING A CONSCIOUS DISREGARD FOR THE LIVES, SAFETY, OR PROPERTY OF OTHERS; OR THE INSTANT OFFENSE OR PATTERN OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY HAS ELEMENTS OF BRUTALITY, VIOLENCE, OR CONSCIOUS SELECTION OF VICTIM’S VULNERABILITY SUCH THAT THE INMATE POSES A CONTINUING THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY; OR THE RECORD INDICATES USE OF A WEAPON.
Next Parole Review Date
01/2016
Offense History:
Offense Date: 1992-08-25
Offense: MURDER
Sentence Date: 2002-04-02
County: HARRIS
Case No.: 647853
Sentence (YY-MM-DD): 20-00-00
