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Tom Greenwell
Tom Greenwell was the judge of Texas District 319.[1] He was found dead in the Nueces County Courthouse on July 15, 2013. He was 57. (See story below)[2]
Education
Greenwell received his undergraduate degree from George Washington University and his J.D. from University of Texas at Austin.[3]
Career
Prior to becoming a judge, Greenwell worked in private practice and as a briefing attorney for the 13th Court of Appeals in Texas.[3]
Judge found dead in his chambers
Judge Greenwell was found dead in the courthouse on July 15, 2013, with a single gunshot wound in his head. He was found by the janitors. Investigators believe the shot was fired at 12:45pm. They expect it was suicide, but the investigation is ongoing.[2][4]
By August 13, 2013, the Neuces County authorities announced that the investigation of Greenwell's suicide was complete. They found no reason to believe that there was any criminal activity related to the situation. Sheriff Jim Kaelin said, "There was no criminal wrongdoing either on Judge Greenwell's part nor was he being coerced by any outside sources. Everything that Tom Greenwell did, Tom did of his own free will."[5]
Elections
2010
Greenwell was re-elected after running unopposed.
2012
Greenwell was defeated by judicial candidate Nora Longoria in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
- See also: Texas judicial elections, 2012
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ 319th District
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Huffington Post, "Texas Judge Shot: Tom Greenwell Found Dead In Chambers From Gunshot Wound," July 16, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Campaign Website Bio
- ↑ KIII TV, "Investigation Into Judge Tom Greenwell's Death Widens," July 17, 2013
- ↑ KIII TV, "Investigators: No Criminal Element Involved in Judge Greenwell's Death," August 13, 2013
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2012 General Election Results," November 6, 2012
- ↑ Texas Republican Party, 2012 Candidate Filing
- ↑ 2012 General Election Results-Texas
