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. A pair of work eyeglasses with smoky-gray frames were also found near the body. Plainview teen preparing to take Houston Rodeo entertainment stage with Plainview 8-year-old places 5th at state free throw contest, New Public Works Director named for City of Plainview, High winds, lots of dirt cause havoc across Plainview, Sam Elliott award winner for male actor in "1883". A mile-long stretch of U.S. Highway 277 became a killing field, with family members shot, stabbed, raped and robbed. 2022 by Del Rio & Eagle Pass News Leader. Could this man be the cowboy reportedly seen with the family before they died? He needs answers. [37], Approximately eight to ten hours after her death, a Hispanic female was located on Westheimer Street, in Houston, Harris County, Texas on December 29, 1989. 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. That's how it stayed until 1999, when a caller told the Texas Department of Public Safety he knew the identity of the killer. Deformities were also present on the feet. However, investigators did not believe that they were randomly chosen, I believe it was a very personal, deliberate thing.. She was also wearing a square or rectangular pendent necklace with a smokey blue or brown stone. [47]. [25]. He was described as having a medium build. 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. Investigators could not find any extramarital affairs involving either Keith or Elaine, which could have resulted in a jealous rage, nor they could find any grudge or debt troubles. [48][49] Submission into the Kendall County morgue records department filed as CASE# A31Z6 (STATUS: PENDING). But one in Harlingen, still haunts the community because the victim was only 19 years old. Why are we still having these debates? Anyone with information. Romeo Sanchez, was accused of stabbing the victim to death while fighting with the victim inside of the bar. She was middle-aged, approximately forty-two to fifty-five, at the time of death. Long looked for two years for the old Buick, finally convincing himself it was destroyed in a salvage yard. Cause of death was believed to be due to the dismemberment. The victim's body was likely exposed due to changes with water levels on the beach. By 1982, the investigation had turned cold after producing thousands of pages of documentation, Long said. Volkmann said it was a miracle the boy survived. It had been worked to exhaustion, he said. The man was estimated to be between 20 and 39 years old, was approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighed between 120 and 140 pounds. However, three decades later, the murder of the Dardeen family is still unsolved and looks like it will remain the same way. 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. He died between a month and a year before, as a result of homicidal violence. "We had to go look, start digging things up, find reports and start piecing things together," Long said. They wanted to move somewhere safer for their children. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the primary department investigating this unsolved crime. The car was found about eight miles away, still with a flat tire. On January 19, 2022, at about 6:00 pm, Victor Garcia was taken into custody at the Del Rio Police Department. A heart tattoo containing a scroll was on one arm, and their fingernails had been painted gold at one point. [40] A piece of paper was found at the scene that was written by hand containing some sort of schedule. He had been shot and his genitals were mutilated. Jose Damian Garza was murdered in Hondo, Texas, July 19, 2008. La mujer identificada como Amanda Riojas, de 27 aos, fue declarada muerta en el hospital. El caso sigue siendo investigado por el Departamento de Polica de Del Rio. I was always a transient.. Transcripts from the boys interview outlines the little boys confusion. Five members of the Arrellano family, including two children, were murdered in 1968. 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And the 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. Harlingen, Texas (KVEO)-Murders that go unsolved are classified as cold cases. [43]. 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 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 he hoped to one day get answers to what happened in that West Texas field. Few in the sparsely populated area remember the case, though it seems to have spawned a legend from Del Rio to Mexico. 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 assumed that Keith had killed his family and ran away. As a result, Keith became very protective of his family, and one night when a young woman came by his trailer to make a phone call, he refused to let her in. After his arrest, Tommy claimed that he had carried out the Dardeen Killing along with other 70 unsolved murders. Cause of death could not be determined, however investigators are treating the case as a homicide. La comunidad de Weslaco se reuni para su Valley cotton farmers concerned over low water McAllen interim fire chief offers spring break McAllen airport looking for new airline to McAllen airport looking for new airline to offer direct flights to Mexico. Its the oldest unsolved mass murder, said Volkmann. Long looked for two years for the old Buick, finally convincing himself it was destroyed in a salvage yard. There is a reason why this murder is unsolved for over three decades, whether it was the murder of all family members or no motive was found behind the killing. 3 Steve Berg dies, NEWS Council approves hiring aviation consultants, NEWS Former mayor comments to council about airlines. Allee Jr., died in January, but Long has a sworn statement from him that could be used in court. "I think now we put that reversed. "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.". I moved. [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. They were beaten with a baseball bat, it was a birthday gift from Keith to Peter earlier that year. For the victim found in Oklahoma in 1980, see Lime Lady. She continued pressuring the authorities to try solving the murders of her son and his family, she gathered more than 3000 signatures in an attempt to get The Oprah Winfrey Show to telecast a segment on the murders, but the producers turned her down, saying the crime was too brutal for the daytime television. Her ears had also been pierced. She had long, dark brown hair. OREM, Utah The University of Texas Rio Representante de Texas propone mejorar la educacin bilinge. They had considered moving to a better place as they welcomed their new child, and had put their mobile home up for sale. Rangers tracked down the ranchhand, an illegal immigrant, who found the bodies, but he had nothing new to add. Amazingly, Leticia, shot twice between the eyes, was alive. 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. His hair was dark brown with some gray visible. The cases of unidentified victims within this article are those of individuals discovered in Texas. The case remains under investigation by the Del Rio Police Department. [42], On September 17, 1990, the body of a middle aged white/Hispanic man was found about five miles north of Roscoe, Texas, and about a mile north of Interstate 20 in rural Nolan County, Texas. The trailer was nestled among woodland beside Route 37, just outside of Ina, Illinois, and they lived there with their 2-year-old son. He wore a motorcyclist's jacket and a white and gray striped shirt, along with corduroy jeans, loafers, and a belt with a multi-colored buckle. Un testigo transport a la mujer al hospital despus de que le dispararan en una tienda de conveniencia local. knowing that Esquivel and Garcia were going to commit a felonious act. The most promising lead came in 2000, when serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells was arrested for cutting the throats of Kaylene Harris, 13, and Krystal Surles, 10 near Del Rio, Texas. He was driving a pickup truck. However, there is no strong theory, that gives the motive behind the brutal killing of the Dardeen family. Theres always something to follow.. But for this retired San Antonio Police Officer, the 20th investigator in the case, its a mystery Volkmann said hes determined to solve. In his pockets, chap stick, a package of cigarettes, and a disposable lighter were found. If you have information about this crime, youre asked to call the Edwards County Sheriffs Office. The car was found about eight miles south of the bodies, still with a flat tire. A man was arrested for the Doe's murder in September, 2007. Get Alerts Map; Browse By State; Submit a Crime Tip Square with arrow pointing upper right. 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. Along with Arellano, 25, were his wife, Monica, 25; their children, Manuel Jr., 5, Leticia, 2 1/2 , Eduardo, 15 months; and Arellanos sister, Rosa Elia, 19. Investigators also searched the area for missing children, however none were reported missing at the time. They were on a real hot track for a while, and it just went cold for some reason or another, said Volkmann. In all, five people died in what remains Texas' Austin Monthly Austin Home Newsletters. Long said he hopes one day to get answers to what happened that day in that West Texas field. 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. The area in which her body was found was a spot typically used for tractor-trailers to park. So was her brother, Manuel Jr., also shot in the head and stabbed. VAL VERDE COUNTY, Texas Val Verde County Authorities caught up with the man they are calling a person of interest in the murder of a Del Rio mother. 277, they found the bodies of Manuel Sr., his wife, and sister. She had claimed to a waitress that she was 19 but the waitress did not believe her. On November 4, 1986, the skeletal remains of a teenage white/Hispanic female were discovered by a telephone company repairman, in a grassy area alongside US Route 77, seven miles south of Rockdale, Texas. A pair of socks was under the shirt, likely used to mimic breasts. When asked how Elaines body was positioned, he answered that incorrectly, before finally guessing the position correctly. He was given the nickname "Rebel Ray" after the wording on the hat. The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:List of unidentified murder victims in Texas. In all, five people died in what remains Texas' oldest unsolved mass slaying. Several people were brought in for questioning. Investigators believe she was right handed. It is unknown how both victims were placed at the scene. The infant had recently died, and most likely was not born in a hospital. When authorities responded, they found the decomposed body of a young white male. This decedent had black hair and blue eyes, and was found wearing a pair of brown cowboy boots, gray socks, and gray jeans. She was found wearing a pink pant-suit with a vest, and two necklaces; one with a dog tag-shaped pendant, and four bracelets. Starr County Special Crimes Unit announced it began investigating cold cases last year, including the 20-year-old unsolved murder of 45-year-old Dario Salmon. The Dardeen family did not feel safe staying in the area as it had been becoming increasingly violent. He had been shot to death. She was between 18 and 25, standing 5 feet, 11 inches tall. The man's wrists and legs had been bound, and he appeared to be taped around the mouth and head. 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. [22][23] The DNA Doe Project was asked to assist with identifying the body in January, 2020. Long-lost ship found at the bottom of Lake Huron, confirming story of tragic collision, TikTok to set default daily time limit of up to 60 minutes for minors, Jaguars, narcos, illegal loggers: One mans battle to save a jungle and Maya ruins. In 1986, Keith purchased a trailer after completing the training required for his job as a treatment plant operator. The motive for the murder was apparently an argument. His penis had been also chopped off. By daybreak, though, the family was dead. A preacher once came in the store "to get rid of the Loma Alta devil or ghost," she recalled. He's now about 42 years old, married, a father, and working in the financial industry. WebThe Texas Ranger Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program was created on September 1, 2001 by the 77th Session of Texas Legislature. No charges ever were filed. x. A female between 17 and 26 was discovered in Kendall County, Texas, on March 6, 2010. Del Rio, TX - El viernes por la noche, oficiales del Departamento de Polica de Del Rio respondieron a una llamada de emergencia en el Centro Mdico Regional de Val Verde en referencia a una mujer que haba recibido un disparo en la cara. The lead investigator at the time, Ranger A.Y. Keith had been shot three times, on his skull, the right side of his face, and his left cheek. It is unknown if the girl had actually been conventionally raped, although she had been viciously sexually assaulted with a large foreign object. 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