Wainwright Unit News Today

A short program and services was held on Wednesday May 8th at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Goodman Unit located east of Jasper to remember those that have died

TDCJ corrections officer Jovian Motley died while on the job at Wainwright Prison in Texas. Over two months later, the Motley family still wants answers.

Jovian Motley was killed in the Wainwright Unit on Nov. 13 while helping other correctional officers restrain an inmate.

Officer Jovian Motley, 27, was restraining an inmate when he died, the TDCJ said.

The family of a Houston Corrections Officer killed at a prison near Huntsville on Monday is learning more about the incident, yet they still have questions.

Jovian Motley, a correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, died at the Lovelady prison outside of Huntsville, and his death is under investigation.

The family of a Houston County correctional officer who died after trying to restrain an inmate is demanding answers.

Officer Jovian Motley, 27, was restraining an inmate when he died, the TDCJ said.

“Officer Motley was a hero who tragically died while protecting his fellow officers and the public,” TDCJ Executive Director Bryan Collier said. “His courage and d

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says the 27-year-old correctional officer died in the line of duty while helping to restrain an inmate.