Amarillo’s Mugshots: 53 People Charged With Murder Remain in Randall & Potter County Detention Centers

In Randall and Potter Counties, there are currently 53 people who are charged with murder of some degree and are still in custody. They range from stabbings to shootings that shook the entire Texas panhandle in the news.

There are a few things that stand out when you look through the list.

• There are several women on the list, more than you might expect.
• A majority of the inmates on the list are in Potter County.
• The average age of the inmates is 26.
• Interestingly enough, several inmates have been in one of the county detention centers since 2021.
• Of the 53 inmates on the list, 17 are from 2024.
• Some of the cases became major news stories that shocked the community because of the brutality.
• There are also several instances where multiple inmates are charged with having a part in the same crime.

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It can take a lot of time for a murder case to be resolved. On average, it takes around a year. Depending on prior criminal history, the severity of the charges, and the case's complexity, it can easily take a lot longer. There are a lot of people involved in these cases, from detectives and forensics experts to witnesses and lawyers. Everyone needs time to get their jobs done. It also takes time to transfer inmates between facilities.

Keep reading to see the 53 inmates who are charged with murder currently being held in the Randall County and Potter County Detention Centers, and read about the heinous crimes they are accused of committing.