Killed Wife During Overnight Conjugal Visit

David Brinson, a man convicted for four murders, has been accused of killing his wife, Stephanie Dowells, during an overnight conjugal visit at a prison in California.

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More Details On David Brinson Allegedly Killing His Wife, Stephanie Dowells, During An Overnight Conjugal Visit At California Prison

According to Fox News, Brinson had an unsupervised visit with his wife at Mule Creek State Prison in Northern California in mid-November 2024. Per Fox 40, around 2 a.m. on November 13, Brinson reported to authorities that his wife had “passed out” during their visit. Furthermore, paramedics reportedly tried to revive Dowells. However, she was later pronounced dead.

Per the outlet, police have now determined that Dowells was “strangled to death.”

“How could they just let this happen? I just don’t get it,” the woman’s son, Armand Torres, reportedly told reporters. “My mom was just left alone, and she called for help, I’m sure, and there’s nothing she could do. Given the history that this guy has, we kind of wanted to know how is it even possible for them to be unsupervised?”

More Details On The Convicted Man & What May Happen Next

According to Fox News, Brinson, who is 54 years old, was found guilty of killing four men in 1993. Furthermore, the outlet notes that he was subsequently sentenced to life in prison without parole. Per the outlet, family visits at Mule Creek State Prison are reportedly given as a privilege. Furthermore, they are given to those who “demonstrate sustained good behavior and meet specific program requirements.”

Additionally, it is reportedly noted that approved visits include “unscheduled checks” and require inmates to “present themselves four times in 24 hours.”

“[However] every effort shall be made to ensure the privacy of the inmate and their visitor(s),” the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) reportedly asserted to the press.

Per the Daily Mail, those who have been convicted of sex offenses or are on death row are not allowed conjugal visits.

At this time, it remains to be determined whether additional charges will be filed against Brinson, per USA Today.

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Stephanie Dowells, 62, was strangled to death during a conjugal visit with her husband, David Brinson, a convicted killer serving four consecutive life sentences for the 1993 murders of four people. The incident occurred… pic.twitter.com/xCVn8KVOef

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A Man In Texas Has Been Charged To Killing His Wife With A Clothing Iron

David Brinson is not the only man to make headlines for his alleged actions toward his wife. As The Shade Room previously reported, Chance Zane Chavez, a Texas man, surrendered to police who arrived at his home on a “suspicious” report. The incident reportedly occurred on March 12. Ultimately, it was discovered that Chavez fatally attacked his wife with a clothing iron.

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