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Women on Death Row - Brittany Holberg

By Charles Montaldo, About.com Guide

Women on Death Row - Brittany Holberg

Women on Death Row - Brittany Holberg

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

General Information:

  • Date of Birth - 1/01/1973

  • Date of Offense - 11/13/1996

  • Age at Time of Offense - 23

  • Prior Occupation - Laborer

  • Education - 11

  • Prior Prison Record - 9/1/96 - Substance Abuse Felony Punishment program, released upon completion

  • Location of Crime - Randall, Texas

  • Co-defendants - None

  • Race and Gender of Victim - White male

Crime Committed:

Holberg robbed and murdered an 80-year-old white male in his home. The victim was struck with a hammer and stabbed nearly 60 times. The weapons used were: a paring knife, a butcher knife, a grapefruit knife, and a fork. A lamp pole had been shoved more than 5 inches down the victim's throat.

Source: Texas Department of Criminal Justice

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