Bill Douglas Gates

Murderer

1known / alleged victims

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Case Facts

Gender: male
Country: USA
Location: Harris County, Texas, USA
Date of birth: September 7, 1949
Age at first offence: 50
Characteristics: rape
Victim profile: 41 year old female
Method of murder: Strangulation
Date(s) of murder: December 13, 1999
Years active: 1999
Date of arrest: —
Status: Sentenced to death
Sentenced to death on February 21, 2001

Case Summary

Case overview

Bill Douglas Gates was sentenced to death on February 21, 2001.

Background

Gates had a TDCJ number of 999376 and a date of birth of 9/07/1949. He was received on 2/21/2001 at the age of 51. His education level was listed as 0. His race was Black, his gender was Male, his hair color was Gray, his height was 5 ft 1 in, his weight was 240, and his eye color was Brown.

His county was listed as Harris. His county and native state were listed as Native Riverside California. His prior occupation was a welder and laborer.

Gates had prior prison record sentencing in California: he was sentenced to life for second degree robbery and assault on a peace officer. He was sentenced life (to run concurrent) again for possession of a weapon by a prisoner. He was released on parole after serving approximately 6 years.

The offence

On 12/13/1999, Gates was 50 at the time of the offence.

On 12/12/1999 in Houston, Gates entered the residence of a 41 year old female. He sexually assaulted the victim and then strangled and smothered her to death.

Investigation

No investigation details were provided.

Arrest

No arrest details were provided.

Trial

No trial details were provided.

Sentencing

Gates was sentenced to death on February 21, 2001.

Appeals

No appeals details were provided.

Outcome

Other details

Co-defendants were listed as none. The race and gender of the victim were listed as unknown female. The victim’s home last updates contact information was present but no additional details were provided.

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