Join Facebook to connect with Terry Denson and others you may know. Austin, TX 78751, Grand Jury Investigation into the Death of Jos Campos Torres (1977). The family was surrounded by hundreds of supporters and friends as . October 18, 2016 The officers on trial, Stephen Orlando, 21 years old, and Terry Denson . Rather than transport him to jail for booking, the six responding officers first took Torres to "The Hole," an isolated area behind a warehouse along Buffalo Bayou. Here are four Houston murders that made news and, in three cases, changed the justice system. The squads success came from how connected they were to these neighborhoods. On the night of May 5, 1977, Houston police officers arrested Torres at an East End bar for disorderly conduct. The 14-year-old was cowering against the wall when he was shot. Two days after Torres was arrested, his mangled body was found floating in Buffalo Bayou. Who Said It: Legendary Houston Comedian Bill Hicks or New El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks? He drowned after being beaten by officers and thrown into Buffalo Bayou. Although members of the Houston police force have previously been accused of brutality against prisoners, the Torres case is the first such incident to be brought to trial. Instead, the officers returned to The Hole, where they continued to beat Torres. REPORTER: Walter Cronkite, (Houston, Texas) Background of case involving alleged beating of Joe Campos Torres, which resulted in his drowning, by officers Terry Wayne Denson, Stephen Orlando and Joseph Janish given. Officers Terry Denson and Stephen Orlando were convicted of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor, and were fined $1 and sentenced to probation. Burning car flipped during a riot that began in nearby Moody Park. Aided by the research of producer and Austin-based journalist Eva Ruth Moravec, Alonzo guides listeners through interviews with Chicano activists, former police officers, scholars, and Torress family members. Chicano Squad members recognized at City Hall, Houston, 2019. six responding Houston Police Department officers, one year of probation and fined them each $1. The conflicts could have kept escalating were it not for Houston's new police chief, Harry Caldwell, who was hired a few months after the riot. Ruben Bonilla, national president of the League of United Latin American Citizens, termed the sentences a shocking, obnoxious misuse of Federal power and urged that Judge Sterling be impeached. Attorneys for the three defendants said they would probably appeal the verdict. On an overcast evening in early May 1977, 23-year-old Vietnam War veteran Jose Campos Torres was in handcuffs for drunk and disorderly conduct at a cantina in Houstons East End. With limited resources and no prior detective training, they faced scrutiny from all sides. If I didnt tell you that this story took place forty years ago, you might think it had just happened, Alonzo told me. They were ordered to take him to Ben Taub General Hospital, but instead of doing so, the officers brought him back to the banks of Buffalo Bayou and pushed him into the water. View other clips in this broadcast . Past charges of brutality against Houston Police Department noted. "We never got justice," his sister Sandra Torres told the Houston Chronicle in 2011. 09/13/1977 - Fired HPD officer Terry Denson, right, arrives for court at the Criminal Justice Center at Sam Houston State University where his trial for the May 6 murder of Joe Campos . It is the headquarters for the Texas prison system. Torres was 23 on the night of May 5, 1977, when he was arrested for disorderly conduct at a bar, according to reports from the Houston Chronicle at the time. In Chicano Squad, an eleven-episode podcast released in January by Vox Media, host and actress Cristela Alonzo follows Houstons attempts to grapple with the aftermath of Torress death, which included the creation of the first all-Latino homicide squad in the country. A new podcast explores the history of the Chicano Squad as part of a Houston police department effort to repair its broken relationship with the Latino community. Each to Serve Extra Day for Roles in Suspect's Death Judge Assailed as Too Lenient. Six police officers took Torres to a spot called "The Hole" next to Buffalo Bayou and beat him. If you are associated with a college or university, you may ask your library if they would like to become a sponsor, which would give students and faculty at your institution the ability to view items from our collection. That sort of exchange previously would have been unimaginable. HPD offers a rewarding career, exceptional benefits and a competitive salary. Two of their fellow officers were given immunity from prosecution in return for their testimony in state court against the pair; one other officer faces related misdemeanor charges, and one, a rookie who reported the incident to superiors, remains on the 2,900-member Houston police force. Two former Houston policemen on trial for beating and drowning a Mexican-American prisoner in their custody last May were convicted by a jury today of misdemeanor charges that will cost each no more than a year in jail and a $2,000 fine. A year later and still feeling as though justice had not been served, members of Houstons Hispanic community rose up in a post Cinco de Mayo riot at the citys Moody Park. Two of the officers who had beaten Torres, Terry W. Denson and Stephen Orlando, were charged with murder. If you fill out the first name, last name, or agree to terms fields, you will NOT be added to the newsletter list. Campos Torres was beaten by six officers for hours before they took him to the city jail. (Houston, Texas) Background of case involving alleged beating of Joe Campos Torres, which resulted in his drowning, by officers Terry Wayne Denson, Stephen Orlando and Joseph Janish given. Six police officers took Torres to a spot called "The Hole" next to Buffalo Bayou and beat him. The department wanted to rebuild its reputation fast. You were a victim [of a crime], so Im going to treat you as a victim. The convicted former officers are Terry W. Denson, 27, and Stephen Orlando, 22. Sam Buyajian 33, surveys the wreckage of his drive-in grocery at 3814 Fulton. In 1977 Joe Campos Torres had been arrested at a Houston bar for disorderly conduct. The comments below have not been moderated. With those words, Officer Terry Denson tossed Joe Campos Torres into Buffalo Bayou. It's been 40 years since 23-year-old Vietnam War veteran Joe Campos Torres' body was found washed up on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou. In just a few short years, relationships between HPD and Houston's Hispanic community had improved to such a degree that Caldwell even commended a local police critic during a LULAC convention, who in turn praised the chief for his efforts. A local boat operator called the police, identifying Torres by the military dog tags still hanging around his neck. How the Houston Zoo moved its flock of flamingos to a new home, Why the Texans should take Bijan Robinson with the No. On the night of May 5, 1977, Houston police officers arrested Jos Campos Torres, a 23-year-old Mexican American and Vietnam War veteran, at an East End bar for disorderly conduct. ", 40 years ago police killed Joe Campos Torres sparking massive Moody Park Riots. Hector J. Garcia of Houston, chairman of the Coalition for Responsible Law Enforcement, whose group has been meeting with police officials since last April, said violent police incidents here show no sign of abating. Rather than taking him directly to the nearby jail, six responding Houston Police Department officers took a detour to a secluded spot near Buffalo Bayou that they called The Hole. In the wake of Torress death, frustrated residents of Houstons barrios staged rallies and protests around the city. Sunday's formal apology comes after Finner and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner met privately with Torres' family over Memorial Day weekend, but wanted to make a public showingABC 13 reported. October 7, 1977 Two former Houston policemen on trial for beating and drowning a Mexican-American prisoner in their custody last May were convicted by a jury today of misdemeanor charges that. Any editing, reproduction, publication, rebroadcast, public showing or public display may be prohibited by copyright laws. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner comforts Margarita Campos Torres, the mother of 23-year-old Jose Campos Torres killed by police in 1977, as they stand in front of a trail at 1301 Commerce with an Army photo of her son dedicated in his honor April 2 in downtown Houston. When the case was brought to federal court in February 1978, Denson, Orlando, and officer Joseph Janish were convicted of federal rights violations and were sentenced to one year in prison. "People rose-up and started throwing rocks and bottles at the police, overturning police cars and shouting 'Justice for Joe Torres' and 'Viva Joe Torres,'" Barthe said. On April 3, a plaza, a monument, a huge portrait, and a walking trail were all unveiled and dedicated to remembering a man brutally murdered by Houston police almost 45 years ago. We need to be honest about our history in order to learn from it, because decades later, the same thing is still happening., For decades before Torress murder, violent encounters with HPD officers had soured the relationship between the police department and the citys Black and Latino communities. They had only ninety days to solve them. His body was found days later. 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Officer Terry W. Denson, 27, is charged with murder in Torres' death. If you are experiencing playback problems, check the minimum requirements and adjust your setup accordingly. Garcia said there had been progress in that Chief Harry Caldwell has required officers to register the extra weapons they carry with them, has banned the use of "long rifles" such as deer rifles, and has forbidden officers to shoot at fleeing suspects who aren't threatening their safety or that of others. Five of the officers were charged in the death, with two convicted of negligent homicide, and the other three convicted of violating Torres' civil rights. The unidentified suspect was suspected of throwing a brick during the riot. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Divers search the murky water of Buffalo Bayou in an unsuccessful attempt to find a wallet belonging to a southeast Houston man allegedly drowned by a policeman. Reporters interview Harris County District Attorney Carol Vance, Divers search the depths of Buffalo Bayou for Torres' wallet, Protests outside the Harris County Courthouse. A desk sergeant ordered the six officers to take Torres to Ben Taub General Hospital for medical treatment. Calbillo is one of several people working to get a historical marker for Joe Campos Torres. By the time Torres arrived at the jail, authorities refused to book him due to the extent of his injuries. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson DENIES he has been sacked as Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? WHERE ARE THEY NOW:A look at prominent figures in the Rodney King riots, "What happened was when the police came in to arrest some people, and actually took somebody, people said 'No,'" then-rookie cop Harold Barthe told Houston Public Media in 2008. They were, however, later convicted of civil rights violations and served nine months in prison. Defense attorney Bob Bennett and his client, Terry Denson, exit the courtroom to deliver comments to the press. local news and culture, Olivia Flores Alvarez Chief Bond introduces possible disciplinary action against the offending officers through the civil service law, KPRC reporter Don Shelby speculates on the possibility of a second assault on Torres in between the time when officers brought him to the jail and when he ended up in the bayou. State District Judge James Warref of Walker County sentenced them to one year probation and a $1 fine. Vanderbilt Television News Archive When they brought him to the station, according to the testimony of a police sergeant on duty, Mr. Torres needed medical treatment. The city was quickly growing into the murder capital of the United States as a slew of unsolved killings in Houstons barrios piled up. The Houston Police Department Chicano Squad, founded in 1979 after the killing of Jose Campos Torres. The protests that . "The environment that created the Torres case continues to exist," Garcia said, "and we can expect a continuation of the same kind of thing.". Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob arrives, Former KHOU anchor turns layoff into lucrative real estate career, The only Houston rodeo food guide you'll need, Report: Houston ranked No. All six officers were found guilty of violating Torres' civil rights, and given a ten-year suspended sentence. 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Testimony indicated that Oralando, who drove the patrol car in which Torres was transported, had encouraged Denson by "this would be a good time" to see if "the wetback" could swim. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner apologized to the family of Joe Campos Torres for his death in 1977 in Houston police custody, calling it 'straight-up murder', Torres, a US Army Vietnam veteran, was 23 when he was arrested on May 5, 1977 for disorderly conduct at a bar, and beaten. 1977, Houston Police officer Terry Denson yelled, "Let's see if this wetback can swim!" Denson, along with five other white policemen (Louis Kinney, Glen Brinkmeyer, Joseph Janish, Stephen Orlando, and Carless Elliot) had arrested Torres after responding to a complaint of a drunken In the wake of Torres's death, frustrated residents of Houston's barrios staged rallies and protests around the city. Divers search the Buffalo Bayou site where Joe Campos Torres' body was found floating May 8, 1977. For years, [HPD] operated with impunity, he says. Two of the officers who had beaten Torres, Terry W. Denson and Stephen. On May 8, Mr. Torres's body was found floating in the bayou. Terry Denson, 27; Stephen Orlando, 22, and Joseph J. Janish, 22 -- said they do not plan to appeal the . The three former officers are to be sentenced late next month. 1 of 2. The officers then took Torres to the city jail, who refused to process him due to his injuries. Witnesses on the other side of the bayou couldnt make out what was happening in the darkness, but they heard a scuffle, then a splash. The judge received dismissed the case without explanation. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. Latinos around town began pinning a single dollar bill to their shirts, meant to symbolize what their lives were worth in the eyes of the criminal justice system. It goes to show how those moments of crisis and scandal within our public institutions become important opportunities for forward-looking leaders. "All those cops, they just got a slap on the wrist, and you know what? Instead, they brought him back to the Hole. Members of Houstons Latino community described the light sentences as a slap in the face. On the first anniversary of Torress death, protests reached a fever pitch during a Cinco de Mayo celebration at Moody Park. The judge gave the three suspended sentences of 10 years, plus five years probation, on the felony charge that resulted from Mr. Torres's death. The Cavaliers said . 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A gutted variety store at a shopping center in the 3100 block of Fulton. City officials vowed to memorialize Torres in some way, The worst thing for her, she said was that, 'No matter how many apologies we get, it can never change the fact because Joe, at the end, never got justice.'. The location is just off the 1200 block of Commerce. He was on duty at the time of the murder and HPD discovered he. Three buildings in the shopping center were gutted by the fire. Following a month-long trial, an all-white jury convicted Denson and Orlando on a reduced charge of negligent homicidea misdemeanoron October 6. His body was found on May 8Mother's Day. Officers Terry Denson and Stephen Orlando were convicted of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor, and were fined $1 and sentenced to probation. The victim, Joe Campos Torres, 23, allegedly was dumped off the 25-foot retaining wall into the bayou last Friday. One of the counts, involving a violation of Federal civil rights laws in which death results, is a felony, with the maximum sentence life in prison. 6:00AM, Kinetic Celebrates Womens History Month with a World Premiere, What Your Favorite Mainline Final Fantasy Game Says About You. Rishi Sunak is urgently reviewing his private exchanges with Matt Hancock after bombshell leak of ex-Health 'Drinks cold in fridge at DH!' The former policemen had been on trial in connection with the drowning death of her son. In 1977, Joe Campos Torres had been arrested at a Houston bar for disorderly conduct. Every passing month seems to bring news of some officer killing an unarmed young man - we're still mourning the death of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards in Balch Springs, a Dallas suburb. Houston police take man into custody during Moody Park riot that broke out following a Cinco de Mayo celebration in the park. 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Calbillo is one of several people working to get a historical marker for Torres. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 110 Twenty-first Avenue South, Suite 704 Nashville, TN 37203, USA. Complaints against members of the Houston Police Department may be initiated in person to a supervisor at any police substation throughout the City of Houston, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Instead of being transferred to Ben Taub Hospital for treatment, Torres was taken to a site along Buffalo Bayou near Commerce, where he either jumped or was pushed into the bayou. Looters struck the store during a riot that began at Moody Park. Officers Terry Denson (left) and Stephen Orlando (right) were the only two officers convicted of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor, in the death of Torres, and each was fined $1 and given. In 1978, the Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Moody Park erupted into riots. Mr. Torres was arrested May 5 at Houston tavern on charges of disturbing the peace. 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