Carlos Coy, known professionally as South Park Mexican (SPM), is a rapper from Houston, Texas, who became well-known in the late 1990s and early 2000s for his music and for founding Dope House Records
. However, in 2002, SPM was convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child and sentenced to 45 years in prison
. The conviction stemmed from the assault of a 9-year-old girl at a party for his daughter, and he was also accused of other offenses involving minors
. SPM is currently incarcerated at the W. F. Ramsey Unit in Brazoria County, Texas
. Despite his imprisonment, he has continued to release music from behind bars, maintaining a presence in the hip-hop community through his label
. He has repeatedly appealed his conviction, but all appeals have been denied
. SPM became eligible for parole in October 2024, but his parole was denied in January 2024. He will not be eligible for parole again until 2028, and his projected release date, if he serves his full sentence, is April 8, 2047
. In summary, SPM remains in prison serving a 45-year sentence for sexual assault of a child, with parole denied until at least 2028, but continues to influence music from behind bars
