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Ex-Tyler pharmacist convicted of sexual assault dies in prison

James Carey Prosperie, a retired Tyler pharmacist convicted of sexually assaulting a child, died in a Texas prison on October 26 while serving a 32-year sentence. He was 86.

Where
Humble, Harris County (prison location); Tyler, Smith County (conviction location)
When
October 26, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Harris Smith

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  • James Carey Prosperieretired Tyler pharmacist convicted of sexual assault of a child
  • Smith County judgeconvicted Prosperie of sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by sexual contact
  • Tyler policearrested Prosperie on September 3, 2013

The facts

  • Prosperie, 86, died Oct. 26 after suffering a medical emergency following his Sept. 9 hospital transfer.2
  • Medical cause of death listed as lack or loss of oxygen; state officials ordered an autopsy.2
  • A Smith County judge convicted Prosperie of sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by sexual contact after he pleaded guilty in 2013.2
  • Prosperie was serving a 32-year prison sentence in Harris County.2
  • Tyler police arrested Prosperie on Sept. 3, 2013, after a standoff at his home.2

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  • Ex-Tyler pharmacist convicted of sexually assaulting child dies during prison sentence

    cbs19.tv

  • Former Tyler pharmacist serving 32-year sentence dies in Texas prison

    KLTV.com

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  1. Ex-Tyler pharmacist convicted of sexually assaulting child dies during prison sentence cbs19.tv Not rated, November 2, 2026
  2. Former Tyler pharmacist serving 32-year sentence dies in Texas prison KLTV.com Not rated, November 2, 2026

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