Arellano fixed the flat, but had another a few miles farther north. [51] One or more of the female's limbs were not found with the body, as they were likely carried away by animals. "And if it was just a one-time event in some individual's life, that's questionable how somebody rational could do something like this and just carry on with his normal routine in life.". DRPD detectives executed a search warrant at this persons residence located at the Villas de Val Verde at 1725 FM 2523 in Del Rio, TX. Example video title will go here for this video. She had red/dark auburn hair, and had evidence of previously healed fractures to her ribs, breastbone, and toe area. Long, who is about Manuel Jr.s age, said authorities had collected some physical evidence years ago, like pieces of the victims clothing. Anyone with information. He was found wearing a beige pullover, short sleeved shirt, a pair of jeans, a reddish-brown leather belt with a silver buckle, brown socks, black tasseled loafers with metal brads across the top, white underwear and a rope-styled chain necklace with a gold medallion with the imprint of an eagle. It was April 16, 1968, when the Arellano family piled into the blue four-door 1958 Buick Special for a 190-mile drive to San Angelo from Villa de Fuente, just inside the Mexican border south of Piedras Negras, to visit a relative who had just given birth. Some two weeks after his attack, the boy was able to tell authorities about a white man, a big cowboy, who was helping them, then killed his father. After the man was killed, it appeared that he was tied to two cinder blocks with an electrical cord and then deposited in the lake. Her hair was black and curly, approximately twenty inches long. ngel Maturino Resndiz, a serial killer, confessed to her murder, claiming he had also killed the woman's boyfriend, whose remains are yet to be found. [29], The skeletal remains of a male between the ages of 27 and 38 were found on October 3, 1988, in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, near an RV park. He was taken to Mexico after recovering from multiple brain surgeries and raised by his grandmother. A stack of papers with sports scores found in the house led them to wonder whether Keith has been in gambling debts. There were over fourteen hundred murders in Texas in 2017. The Del Rio Police Department is asking the public for assistance in the arrest of Victor Garcia. She was only found with a yellow metal ring on her left hand. But for this retired San Antonio Police Officer, the 20th investigator in the case, its a mystery Volkmann said hes determined to solve. Four earrings were found in each ear; a ring with a clear stone, a ring without a stone, a silver chain, and two gold-colored necklaces were also found. DRPD Detectives conducted additional interviews and discovered Aldo Esquivel and Victor Garcia Volkmann said road crews discovered the massacre that had happened overnight. Of the thousands of people murdered each year in the United States, many decedents remain unidentified. So was her brother, Manuel Jr., also shot in the head and stabbed. On the evening of November 18, 1987, police discovered the body of Ruby Elaine Dardeen. Sheriff Martinez says there are still a lot of missing pieces and they are still investigating what happened. He also had three tattoos: one on his upper left arm of a cross inside of a heart, one on his left forearm that read "PEACE", and one on his upper right arm that read "BB". Long said the attacker or attackers may have killed again. I moved. The woman had been dead from one to several weeks before her remains were discovered. Her sister-in-laws body was in some brush a few feet away. His memory of the incident was basically nonexistent, except for what he has been told or read, Long said. The killings are among more than 900 mass slayings in the 20th century, and several remain unsolved, according to Grant Duwe, a senior research analyst with the Minnesota Department of Corrections who has studied the subject. He apparently had given the family a ride 30 miles north to the service station before heading back with them to where the car was stranded. The cases of unidentified victims within this article are those of individuals discovered in Texas. He did, however, lift his shirt and show Long the five or six scars from stab wounds he suffered, Long said. The family lived at 33 Del Rio Dr., a Colonial-style home in the Evans Farm neighborhood in Brighton. In all, five people died in what remains Texas' oldest unsolved mass slaying. A necklace with an arrowhead and turquoise stone design was also found on the girl's neck. Del Rio, TX - On Friday evening, Del Rio Police Department officers responded to an emergency call at the Val Verde Regional Medical Center in reference to a woman that had been shot in the face. Theres always something to follow.. Her body was discovered alongside that of a man who was identified as Thomas Rodriguez, and her death had occurred hours prior to her discovery. The couple had other relatives in Texas, and their car carried Texas license plates and election stickers promoting a relative running for sheriff in Zavala County. Volkmann said he hopes theres still someone out there who will come forward with new information. She was estimated to be between 15 and 22 years old, was 4 feet 11 inches tall, and weighed between 78 and 95 pounds. The feeling around was that there's somebody, maybe someone from our county here in Edwards County, someone from Sutton County or someone out of Val Verde County that is capable of murdering five people, said Letsinger. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper). A female between 17 and 26 was discovered in Kendall County, Texas, on March 6, 2010. No charges ever were filed. Plus, he said there were three miles between where the bodies were found, the car also believed to have been moved after the first two murders. Experience is, definitely you dont do this and stop, he said. The man was estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old, was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighed 128 pounds. I think you have a robbery that kind of gets out of hand that leads to murder and sexual assault.". After I was able to meet him in person, I think he realized we were for real.". He was found wearing a blue polo shirt with an Exxon logo on the sleeve, blue jeans, a brown/black belt with a silver buckle, and blue sneakers. [36] She was estimated to be between 17 and 30 years old, was approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 111 pounds. HIDALGO, Texas -- The District 31-5A boys soccer season is heating up. And get information about All of Del Rios events delivered directly to your inbox! Get Alerts Map; Browse By State; Submit a Crime Tip Square with arrow pointing upper right. Along with Arellano, 25, was his wife, Monica, 25; their children, Manuel Jr., 5, Leticia, 2 1/2, Eduardo, 15 months; and Arellano's sister, Rosa Elia, 19. The car was found about eight miles south of the bodies, still with a flat tire. He's now about 42 years old, married, a father, and working in the financial industry. Investigators assumed that Keith had killed his family and ran away. [12], A teenage female whose body was discovered approximately six hours after she died on October 31 or November 1, 1980. We will never know whether Tommy Sells was involved in the murder of the Dardeen family or he was trying to avoid the death penalty by confessing to crimes he had not committed and taking advantage of the judicial systems gratitude. 277, they found the bodies of Manuel Sr., his wife, and sister. However, investigators did not believe that they were randomly chosen, I believe it was a very personal, deliberate thing.. But this was one of the century. His weight and eye color could not be ascertained, as various foraging animals had caused extensive damage to the body. The decomposed remains of a Hispanic woman were found on a beach, scavenged by coyotes, on October 10, 2012, in South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas. I didn't think that one man could have caused all this damage and turmoil by himself, said Volkmann. He had a tattoo on his arm of the letters "RYA" inside a heart with an arrow through it, possibly representing a significant other or a family member. Henry Lee Lucas claimed to have been responsible for the murder, however his confession is not considered to be plausible. And the "But I can tell you this: In 1998, law enforcement wasn't even in the ball park. However, this was not the only reason for their desire to move. The victim's body was likely exposed due to changes with water levels on the beach. She was described as wearing a yellow pullover sweater and red heeled sandals. The .22-caliber murder weapon never was found. On January 19, 2022, at about 6:00 pm, Victor Garcia was taken into custody at the Del Rio Police Department. [27], On November 15, 1987, the skeletal remains of a young white/Hispanic male were found in some tall grass near the north shore of the Twin Buttes Reservoir in Tom Green County, Texas. Volkmann said that he didnt believe one person could have restrained Manuel Sr., and killed the two children at the same time. For the victim found in Oklahoma in 1980, see Lime Lady. When authorities responded, they found the decomposed body of a young white male. He was between 35 and 50 years old, was approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed between 195 and 200 pounds. By Adriana Rezal, Eva Vigh A ranch hand discovered the carnage -- Arellanos body was found near a water trough, inside a barbed wire fence line not far from Highway 277. The cause of death was strangulation, which may have been done with pantyhose. By daybreak, though, the family was dead. And then decades later, Volkmann thought he had another strong lead. [33], Reconstruction of "Rebel Ray" by Natalie Murry, A Hispanic male between 15 and 25 was found stabbed to death on December 15, 1988, in Collin County, Texas. A total of 30 detectives worked full-time on the case, interviewing 100 people but nothing proved to be helpful. Map Browse By State. Several people were brought in for questioning. [4][5][6] This decedent was between 5 feet 2 and 5 feet 7 inches tall, had dark brown hair, approximately seven inches in length,[7] and is believed to have worn multicolored, striped swim trunks, boots, and a shirt displaying a peace symbol. Including murder victims and individuals whose death is via natural causes or accident, approximately 40,000 decedents remain unidentified in the United States.[1]. She was initially suspected to be white, but admixture testing later proved she was of over 50 percent Sub-Saharan descent, most likely indicating she was African American. Jose Damian Garza was murdered in Hondo, Texas, July 19, 2008. [51][53], Others articles of the Topic Texas:Cameron County, Texas, ZZ Top equipment, Southwest Airlines Flight 1392, Juan Nepomenco Flores, Texas Eleven, Texas, Biological Laboratories. Volkmann served as a police officer in San Antonio for over 30 years, and when he took a job in Edwards County, the case was just handed over from the Texas Rangers. He was estimated to be between 25 and 40 years old, was approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall, and weighed between 140 and 150 pounds. Investigators also searched the area for missing children, however none were reported missing at the time. DRPD recovered several [9] DNA testing conducted in 2008 did not match any missing person report. You can only imagine what went through this gentlemans mind, Long said. His wife's body was in a ditch about a mile south. [39] The victim wore black pants, socks and shoes as well as a white bra, panties and a pullover. It had been worked to exhaustion, he said. Un presunto sospechoso identificado como Robert Evans Jr fue arrestado y permanece bajo custodia por un cargo de asesinato con una fianza de $ 500,000. [3], This youth is the only still-unidentified victim of serial killer Dean Corll, who, together with two teenage accomplices, killed at least 28 boys and young men between 1970 and 1973. He had long, reddish brown hair and his left earlobe was pierced. In his pockets, chap stick, a package of cigarettes, and a disposable lighter were found. NEWS County Constable Pct. Examination revealed that she had had a large amount of dental work as well as a previous open heart surgery. Even if the person now is deceased, he's going to pay his price with someone else.. A mile-long stretch of U.S. Highway 277 became a killing field, with family members shot, stabbed, raped and robbed. Long said he hopes one day to get answers to what happened that day in that West Texas field. She was estimated to be between 13 and 19 years old, was between 5 feet 1 inch and 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighed 110 pounds. A team was assigned to search for Keith, but their search was cut short the following day after a group of hunters discovered his body in a wheat field not far from the trailer. She was estimated to be between 16 and 26 years old, was 5 feet 2 inches tall, and weighed 135 pounds. It is known that he suffered from a mild form of spina bifida. What happened next has baffled authorities for almost 40 years. Subscribe. On December 10, 1980, a young African American female was found lying under a mattress, under Interstate 45, about six miles north of downtown Houston, Texas. Investigators were bound to find the motive behind the murders. Letsinger said the Texas Rangers led the investigation for many years, and shortly after they found the little boy, investigators questioned him about what happened. A mile-long stretch of U.S. Highway 277 became a killing field, with family members shot, stabbed, raped and robbed. Harlingen, Texas (KVEO)-Murders that go unsolved are classified as cold cases. An alleged suspect identified as Robert Evans Jr was arrested and remains in custody on a murder charge with a $500,000 bond. The motive for the murder was apparently an argument. I think you have a robbery that kind of gets out of hand that leads to murder and sexual assault.. Long looked for two years for the old Buick, finally convincing himself it was destroyed in a salvage yard. WebTexas Rangers Unsolved Homicide Website Texas Rangers Top 12 Cold Case Investigations Generally, cases are solved when the offender has been arrested and turned over to the 9 of the Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries in Texas - Wide Open He was exhumed in 2015 in order to analyze his DNA and make a forensic reconstruction. Investigators could not find a conclusive cause of death. According to sources, the young woman was mother to five children. "I think now we put that reversed. [28], In May, 2019, the DNA Doe Project was asked to assist with the victim's identification. Long believes more than one person was involved in the slayings, which differs from the beliefs of his peers decades ago. Arellano was familiar with the United States, spoke fluent English and had been a migrant farmworker in Iowa. The couple had other relatives in Texas, and their car carried Texas license plates and election stickers promoting a relative running for sheriff in Zavala County. These items were found near his body. Could this man be the cowboy reportedly seen with the family before they died? [41] The woman had been shot at close range in the head. Keith worked at a treatment plant and Elaine worked at an office supply store in Mount Vernon. A Texas man accused of murdering and sexually assaulting two San Antonio women, in 2005 and 2011, was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday. The decedent was dressed in pink pants, a gray shirt, and a black belt with spikes. It is unknown if the girl had actually been conventionally raped, although she had been viciously sexually assaulted with a large foreign object. She was found wrapped in a large plastic bag with a rag commonly used by mechanics inside, as well. The man's wrists and legs had been bound, and he appeared to be taped around the mouth and head. Mother of five, 27, shot and killed at a Del Rio convenience store. It was daylight on April 16, 1968, when the Arellano family piled into the blue four-door 1958 Buick Special for a 190-mile drive to San Angelo from Villa de Fuente, just inside the Mexican border south of Piedras Negras, to visit a relative who had just given birth. She was found to be wearing braces. By 1982, the investigation had turned cold after producing thousands of pages of documentation, Long said. If you have information about this crime, youre asked to call the Edwards County Sheriffs Office. Volkmann said he believes there were two killers, not one like originally believed by investigators. By 1982, the investigation had turned cold after producing thousands of pages of documentation, Long said. On October 25, 1992, police officers found the body of a Hispanic male outside of a club in Fort Worth, Texas. [3] This youth is the only still-unidentified victim of serial killer Dean Corll, who, together with two teenage accomplices, killed at least 28 boys and young men between 1970 and 1973. This page was last edited on 10 October 2021, at 23:52. was involved but did not participate in the fatal shooting of the child. In their free time, the couple played in a musical ensemble at a local Baptist church. Further examination revealed that he had been killed within an hour of his family. COVID origins? Chased on Vacation and Told of Unsolved Murders in Del Rio, The tattoos were described to be of poor quality. Over the last few months, several cities Sea Turtle Inc. hosting Saturday beach cleanup. She had been beaten ferociously and as a result, had gone into labor. Were hopeful of a chance.. It wasnt expected to be a difficult journey. When the tire on their 10-year-old Buick went flat in this rugged, isolated stretch of West Texas about 40 miles north of the Mexican border, it seemed merely an inconvenience for Manuel Arellano and his family. The perpetrator(s) also brutally beat her newborn to death. One time they had asked him, was he an American? He goes, No, we didn't get any ice cream. So, he just didn't understand what they were talking about, said Volkmann. He was found wearing a watch, a bracelet, and two rubber rings. [43]. As time passed, the case grew colder and colder, but Keiths mother made sure that the authorities dont forget the brutal murder. Five people died in what remains Texas oldest unsolved mass slaying. Keiths mother discarded his claims and said Keith was far too protective of his family to do such a thing. I was always a transient.. They were beaten with a baseball bat, it was a birthday gift from Keith to Peter earlier that year. Her remains were exhumed in 2006 for analysis, however the maxilla and jaw bone were not found in the grave. He died between a month and a year before, as a result of homicidal violence. Volkmann said witnesses reported seeing Manuel Sr., and his son Manuel Jr., in Sonora at a tire shop and local restaurant. Her sister-in-law's body was in some brush a few feet away. | Segn algunos maestros locales, la mentalidad para los estudiantes que no dominaban el ingls, era que tenan que dominar solo ese idioma, pero tras varios aos, Regin uno realiza concursos acadmicos para estudiantes con problemas de la vista, Anuncian mejoras de drenaje durante el estado de la ciudad de Weslaco. Keith was sexually mutilated, and investigators ruled out sexual motivation. He had dark brown hair and a possible case of mild spina bifida. Five members of the Arrellano family, including two children, were murdered in 1968. He had been shot and his genitals were mutilated. The longer it gets, the colder it gets.. She was found wearing a pair of Shades brand designer blue jeans, a tan Wrangler brand long sleeve T-shirt, and a pair of white panties. Carol Finegan, who with her husband owns the Loma Alta store where the Arellano family repaired their first flat, has heard talk about how Mexicans wont stop here or travel the road. Investigators said Salmon was stabbed to death in his front yard in 2001, adding that the defendant in the case, Luis Carlos Marez, is currently serving a sentence in the Texas Department of Corrections. They went to California and got his DNA, it did not match anything that was in the evidence.. She had long, dark brown hair. He had light brown hair with a mustache and goatee, and brown eyes. The Sheriffs Office is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of Victor Garcia, a suspect in a capital murder case. The Dardeen family consisted of Russell Keith Dardeen, 29, his wife Rudy Elaine Dardeen, 30, and their 2-year-old son, Peter. Keith had been shot three times, on his skull, the right side of his face, and his left cheek. It appeared the man had been dragged outside of the club, possibly by a worker who had been cleaning up for the night. Detectives traced the caller and eventually dismissed him as an unreliable source, but the tip renewed interest in the case. The inside of the trailer was spattered with blood, indicating that Keith had been murdered there. DRPD Detectives discovered a third person 3 Steve Berg dies, NEWS Council approves hiring aviation consultants, NEWS Former mayor comments to council about airlines. The killings are among more than 900 mass slayings in the 20th century and several remain unsolved, according to Grant Duwe, a senior research analyst with the Minnesota Department of Corrections who has studied the subject. Investigators said an additional person is involved in the case, but their identity and role have not been released. "Initially he was skeptical. Investigators believe that the man may have come from Indiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, or Tennessee, and may have used the names Thomas Jeffery, Jeffery Taylor, or Joseph Taylor, in order to gain food and medical care. Several people were brought in for questioning. Sells was put to death in 2014, and nobody has ever been charged with the murders of the Dardeen family. She was believed to have been native to Florida, her first name reported to possibly be Norma. She had died of blunt force trauma to the head, and had been dead for anywhere between a few months to five years. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Residual pink/red nail polish was found on her hands, and there was evidence that she was a nail-biter. The Sheriffs Office is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of Victor Garcia, a suspect in a capital murder case. [46], On April 28, 2007, the body of a middle aged Hispanic man was discovered by a group of community service workers, found floating in Double Bayou in Anahuac, Texas. By daybreak, though, the family was dead. If you have any information, please call Val Verde detectives at 830-774-7513. This March marked the sixth anniversary of Magnolia resident Danielle Sleepers unsolved disappearance in 2015. 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