The world knew David Brinson was a very bad man but even those that know him well are shocked by his latest outrage.
California’s David Brinson has shocked America with the brutal murder of his own wife during a conjugal visit.
The visit itself has raised eyebrows, given that convicted murderers like Brinson, are not supposed to have such prison “perks”. Then there is the monitoring procedures that clearly broke down as Brinson went on to murder his devoted spouse by strangling her. Whether or not it was in the throes of sexual passion or was rather payback for an alleged slight, well we don’t yet know. Also, was Brinson a devoted drinker of Stella Artois?
We also don’t know where Brinson’s next moment of “release” will come from. Presumably that is something the felon should have thought about before committing his heinous act. The horrific incident is alleged to have taken place last November, even though it is only being reported now.
Here is what we do know:
David Brinson, a 54-year-old inmate serving four consecutive life sentences for a notorious 1990 quadruple homicide in Los Angeles, is suspected of murdering his wife, Stephanie Brinson, 62, during a conjugal visit at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, California.
The tragic event unfolded in the early hours of November 13, 2024. According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Brinson contacted prison officers around 2 a.m., reporting that his wife had passed out during their visit. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by prison staff and paramedics, Stephanie was pronounced dead at 2:51 a.m.
Subsequent investigations revealed that Stephanie’s cause of death was strangulation, with David Brinson identified as the prime suspect. Amador County Sheriff Gary Redman confirmed the findings, noting that the case remains under active investigation. As of now, formal charges have yet to be filed against Brinson.
David Brinson’s criminal history is marked by extreme violence. In 1990, at the age of 18, he was convicted of murdering four men during a robbery at a Mid-Wilshire apartment in Los Angeles. This brutal act led to his 1994 sentencing of four consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 20 years for related charges.
The circumstances surrounding Stephanie’s death have left her family devastated and searching for answers. Her son, Armand Torres, expressed profound grief and confusion, questioning how such a tragedy could occur within the confines of a prison setting. “How could they just let this happen? I just don’t get it,” Torres lamented.
Stephanie, affectionately known as “Stevi D.” by her loved ones, was a small business owner and hairstylist in Los Angeles. Described as the “glue that held the family together,” she was a devoted mother and grandmother who provided unwavering support to her family. Her daughter-in-law, Nataly Jimenez, highlighted Stephanie’s dedication to encouraging her husband’s rehabilitation, noting that they would read the Bible together and that she motivated him to pursue education while incarcerated.
The incident has sparked scrutiny over the CDCR’s family visitation policies. Conjugal visits, officially termed “family visits,” are privileges granted to inmates who demonstrate sustained good behavior and meet specific eligibility criteria. These visits occur in private, apartment-like facilities on prison grounds and typically last between 30 to 40 hours. Notably, inmates serving life sentences without the possibility of parole are generally ineligible for such visits, raising concerns about how Brinson qualified despite his violent past.
As the investigation continues, Stephanie’s family is left grappling with the loss of their matriarch and seeking accountability for the failures that led to this devastating outcome.