Corpus Christi Caller-Time
BEEVILLE, Texas — A state prison inmate in Beeville was found dead with multiple stab wounds, and officials are investigating his cellmate. Security officers at the McConnell Unit found Carlos Rodriguez, 39, lying in his cell Friday afternoon, Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokesman Jason Clark said.
Rodriguez was taken to Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville, where he was pronounced dead.
A weapon was recovered from the cell, Clark said.
Rodriguez was in prison since 2004, serving a life sentence for manslaughter and failure to stop and render aid in Dallas County.
His cellmate, a 26-yearold from Dallas County, is serving a six-year sentence for burglary, assault and theft.
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