CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Escaped Nueces County inmate turned himself into the Nueces County Sheriff's Office on Sunday night, according to U.S. Marshals.
Marshals said David Benavides was receiving care at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Shoreline when he escaped.
Benavides' family later contacted Nueces County deputies in order to coordinate the 51-year-old inmate's surrender.
He was taken back into custody in the 4900 block of Wynona St.
Digital director Ana Tamez contributed to this story.
More from 3News on KIIITV.com:
- Sean Strawbridge resigns as Port of Corpus Christi CEO
- Valero officials: No 'offsite concerns' nor injuries reported during refinery fire
- Anglers reel in massive 14-foot shark on Padre Island
- Trestle Trail, if approved, will connect the city's Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve, Flour Bluff
- Here's when you can watch the 2023 solar eclipse over Corpus Christi
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for your daily news and exclusive extended interviews.
Do you have a news tip? Tell 3!
Email tell3@kiiitv.com so we can get in touch with you about your story should we have questions or need more information. We realize some stories are sensitive in nature. Let us know if you'd like to remain anonymous.