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Nueces County fugitive recaptured Sunday after escaping from hospital

A family member coordinated Benavides' surrender on Sunday evening.

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. 

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