Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will unveil a new trail, park, and plaza to honor the Vietnam-war veteran who was beaten to death by HPD officers in 1977, which set off riots and led HPD to set up its Internal Affairs Divison.
Houston police chief issues public apology to Jose Campos Torres family
The city of Houston and its police department offered a public apology to the family of Jose Campos Torres Sunday afternoon.
The 23-year-old Vietnam war veteran was arrested for disorderly conduct on May 5, 1977, then beaten by 6 police officers. Torres body was found in the bayou two days later. The six officers responsible were sentenced to a year of probation and a $1 fine.
His death set off riots and led HPD to create its Internal Affairs Division.
During the public ceremony Sunday, HPD Chief Troy Finner said the apologies are long overdue.
‘Chicano Squad’ Provides New Perspectives on Police Brutality and Unsolved Murders
Two native Texans teamed up to produce a just-released podcast that tells the story of an innovative group of Houston homicide detectives.
A new podcast explores the history of Houston’s Chicano Squad, which began in 1979 after a horrifying in-custody death. Via Chicano Squad Podcast
Two native Texans teamed up to produce a just-released podcast that tells the story of an innovative group of Houston homicide detectives.
A new podcast explores the history of Houston’s Chicano Squad, which began in 1979 after a horrifying in-custody death. Via Chicano Squad Podcast