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Troy
J. CLARK
Classification: Murderer
Characteristics:
Revenge
- Drugs
Number of victims: 1
Date of murder:
May 19,
1998
Date of birth:
September 2,
1967
Victim profile: Christine
Muse, 20
Method of murder:
Drowning in the bathtub
Location: Smith County, Texas, USA
Status: Sentenced to death March 31, 2000
The United States
District Court For the Eastern District of Texas
TDCJ
#454580, 6/24/87 from Harris County on a 2-year sentence for
1-count Possession of a Controlled Substance Cocaine, released
8/27/87 on Parole to Harris County; TDC #630186, 1/8/93 from
Gregg County on an 18-year sentence for 2 counts Possession of a
Controlled Substance, released on Parole 2/23/96 to Smith
County.
Summary of
incident
Convicted in the May 1, 1998 drowning death of a 20-year-old
white female. Clark and a co-defendant took the victim to their
residence, where they drowned her in the bathtub. They then took
the victim to a remote area where they dumped the body. The
victim was found 5 months later in a ditch by Tyler police.
Co-defendants
Tory
Gene Bush
Race and Gender
of Victim
White
female
"INNOCENT"
09/02/2000
HELLO!
My name is Troy Clark, I just turned 33 years
old today, My first Birthday spent here on TEXAS DEATH ROW. I came
to death row just 5 months ago on April I, 2000, and the Horror of
being sent here is still shocking to me.
HOW CAN AN INNOCENT PERSON BE SENT TO DEATH ROW?
It only takes one person to say "He done it"
I am looking for people to share my experience with and to
hopefully enjoy a long and lasting friendship. I am also looking
for anyone that can possibly help me in finding help and support
on my case and appeal process.
“ I DID NOT COMMIT THIS HORRIBLE CRIME!!! “
Since my court appointed Attorney was not
qualified and ineffective, My innocence was not proven and I was
found guilty of CAPITAL MURDER... By the testimony of a witness
that actually committed the crime, confessed to it and made (five)
different statements. The last statement I was brought into it and
the witness took a 20 year deal for a lesser charge, And I was
sentenced to Die.
OR, Now I'll tell you a little about myself...
I am a white male, 519", 175 Lbs. with blue eyes, light brown hair
I enjoy all types of music, I like drawing and doing art, reading,
writing, playing chess, and FOOTBALL!
I would like to write and correspond with
people that are not afraid to be themselves, that would like to
write and receive letters. I am also interested in people who can
help me show that I am innocent and help assist me anyway possible.
I am new to all this, but I know if I don't have friends on the
outside helping and caring about me, nothing will ever happen and
I will die. I can't do anything from this prison cell, All I can
do is what I am doing now...
Writing to you asking for your help and
friendship, in the Battle that lies ahead of me... THE FIGHT FOR
MY LIFE !
I look forward to hearing from you soon, and
having a new Pen-Friend to write.
Sincerely,
TROY J. CLARK
Polunsky Unit/999351
3872 F.M. 350 South
Livingston,TX. 77351
U.S.A.
