A Montgomery County jury has found Donald Eugene Goss Jr., 42, guilty of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman and sentenced him to 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following a two-day trial.
The verdict was returned July 14, 2026, after the trial before Judge Phil Grant in the 9th District Court. The assault occurred July 13, 2024.
According to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, the victim came forward approximately two years after the assault out of concern that another individual may have been harmed. She provided surveillance video that became a key piece of evidence in the investigation.
Investigators with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office uncovered additional evidence, including text messages in which Goss acknowledged his actions and apologized, corroborating the victim’s account.
Jurors heard testimony from investigators and the victim and reviewed the surveillance video, text messages and other evidence admitted during the trial. After approximately 45 minutes of deliberation, the jury returned a guilty verdict.
During the punishment phase, prosecutors presented evidence of Goss’ prior felony convictions, his efforts to interfere with witness testimony and other evidence relevant to sentencing. Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Investigator Joe Oliver conducted fingerprint analysis establishing Goss’ prior felony convictions, allowing prosecutors to prove he was a habitual felony offender. After finding the enhancement allegations to be true, the jury assessed punishment at 50 years in prison, a sentence within the enhanced punishment range of 25 years to life.
Assistant District Attorneys Tamara Tyler and Lindsey Miller prosecuted the case on behalf of the State of Texas.
“This case was about accountability,” Tyler said. “Every piece of evidence mattered. Together, it gave the jury a complete picture of what occurred and resulted in a verdict and punishment that held the defendant accountable for his actions.”
District Attorney Mike Holley reflected on the significance of the case.
“The truth has no expiration date,” Holley said. “This case demonstrates that when victims find the courage to come forward and the evidence supports prosecution, accountability remains possible. I commend Assistant District Attorneys Tamara Tyler and Lindsey Miller, their trial team, our investigators, victim advocates, and law enforcement partners for their exceptional work in bringing this case to justice.”
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office encourages victims of sexual assault to report these crimes to law enforcement. Officials said every report is carefully evaluated and, when the evidence supports prosecution, the office remains committed to holding offenders accountable under the law.