"There's always something to follow. Keiths supervisor called his parents but neither of them knew what happened to their son. 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. 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. A mile-long stretch of U.S. Highway 277 became a killing field, with family members shot, stabbed, raped and robbed. The woman's death is considered to be due to foul play and a "suspicious" white-colored "powder" was found on the face region. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. In all, five people died in what remains Texas' They went to California and got his DNA, it did not match anything that was in the evidence.. He was found wearing a Land's End brand short sleeve, pullover, knit shirt with a white stripe, a Brigade brand plaid, flannel, long sleeve shirt, a pair of blue bikini briefs, Lee brand jeans with a laundry mark reading, "L.P. Brennan 50118", a pair of dark socks, a worn, silver ring with flat blue and red stones and a Kronotron brand gold watch, without the band. A memorial stands today near the Dry Devils River Bridge, the only reminder of the horrors that happened along the roadway. "I couldn't give you a numerical value on our chances of solving it," said Sgt. He was the guy who fixed the flat in Sonora, said Volkmann. On November 18, 1987, Keith, who had been a reliable worker at the treatment plan did not show up to work, nor he had informed anyone, and calls to his house went unanswered all day. He had long, reddish brown hair and his left earlobe was pierced. He was taken to Mexico after recovering from multiple brain surgeries and raised by his grandmother. Although there was no clothing on the body, a pair of underwear and a hat were nearby. Even if the person now is deceased, he's going to pay his price with someone else.. EDWARDS COUNTY, Texas For any law enforcement officer, there are cases that are hard to forget. She was found wearing a pink pant-suit with a vest, and two necklaces; one with a dog tag-shaped pendant, and four bracelets. The boy was taken to Mexico and raised by his grandmother after recovering. Her sister-in-laws body was in some brush a few feet away. 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 perpetrator(s) also brutally beat her newborn to death. Some has been submitted for DNA testing that wasn't available in the late '60s and early '70s. A female between 17 and 26 was discovered in Kendall County, Texas, on March 6, 2010. After his arrest, Tommy claimed that he had carried out the Dardeen Killing along with other 70 unsolved murders. Romeo Sanchez, was accused of stabbing the victim to death while fighting with the victim inside of the bar. [30][31][32], The DNA Doe Project was asked to assist with identifying the body in May, 2019. There had been 15 homicides in Jefferson County in the previous two years. Five people died in what remains Texas oldest unsolved mass slaying. A ranchhand discovered the carnage _ Arellano's body was found near a water trough, inside a barbed wire fence line not far from the highway. Othram Inc. was contacted in June 2021, to help identify the infant. On January 19, 2022, at about 6:00 pm, Victor Garcia was taken into custody at the Del Rio Police Department. 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Anyone with information, contact the City of Del Rio Police Department at(830) 309-8770 and (830) 313-1593. Commander Robert Caples said Marez agreed to talk to police about Salmon's murder. Eva Vigh joined Community Impact Newspaper in 2018 as a reporter for Spring and Klein. I didn't think that one man could have caused all this damage and turmoil by himself, said Volkmann. By 1982, the investigation had turned cold after producing thousands of pages of documentation, Long said. The car was left abandoned and there was bodies scattered everywhere, said Volkmann. The .22-caliber murder weapon never was found. Arellano was familiar with the United States, spoke fluent English and had been a migrant farmworker in Iowa. Police stumped by crime. His wife's body was in a ditch about a mile south. An organization in South Padre Island will hold Wednesday, March 1, 2023: Hot and breezy, temps in the 90s, Fire weather watch to go into effect Thursday. They were killed approximately two months earlier and left in Houston. The road crews found the two children first, both under the age of two, shot in the head and killed. 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. But thanks to an anonymous tip that reinvigorated the stalled Arellano investigation, a Texas Ranger assigned the case now believes authorities are close to cracking it. [8], He had received good dental care, and had never received any teeth fillings in his lifetime. He had been stabbed to death. Were hopeful of a chance.. Her sister-in-law's body was in some brush a few feet away. The car was found about eight miles south of the bodies, still with a flat tire. Investigators believe he had been killed elsewhere and deposited at the location. WebThe Great Flatonia Train Robbery by Murray Montgomery 1-14-22; In and Out of the Old Gillespie County Jail by Michael Barr 4-1-21; Chipita's Ghost by Murray Montgomery 12-14-20; Casner Cold Case by Clay Coppedge 7-11-20; How Tascosa Got Boot Hill by Mike Cox 4-8-20; The Great Greyhound Hijacking on Route 66 in 1931 by Mike Cox 1-17-20 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. I was always a transient.. The motive for the murder was apparently an argument. The woman identified as Amanda Riojas, 27, was declared dead at the Hospital. [47]. Investigators deemed the infant's death a homicide, as it was found that she had been born alive. Duwe, the research analyst, said that among the other notable unsolved killings in the last century were the ax killings of eight people in Villisca, Iowa, in 1912; the deaths of 39 people in a bombing on Wall Street in New York City in 1920; and the gunning down of seven mobsters in Chicago in the St. Valentines Day massacre in 1929. 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. A man was arrested for the Doe's murder in September, 2007. According to sources, the young woman was mother to five children. "I think now we put that reversed. Her eyes were also brown. Some were recently submitted for DNA testing that wasnt available in the late 1960s and early 70s. We came to realize this is a case that needs to be looked at again. However, investigators did not believe that they were randomly chosen, I believe it was a very personal, deliberate thing.. "We came to realize this is a case that needs to be looked at" again. 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. She had been beaten ferociously and as a result, had gone into labor. Henry Lee Lucas claimed to have been responsible for the murder, however his confession is not considered to be plausible. WebA white or Hispanic male between 15 and 18 years old was found buried in a Harris County boat shed in August 1973. 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. The victim's body was likely exposed due to changes with water levels on the beach. 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The car was found about eight miles away, still with a flat tire. 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. According to sources, the young woman was mother to five children. Investigators believe that her body was stored in a closet for a few years before moving the body to the location. They relied on a Good Samaritan to take them another 30 miles up the lonely road to Sonora to get that tire repaired. 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. Mother of five, 27, shot and killed at a Del Rio convenience store. On January 19, 2022, at about 6:00 pm, Victor Garcia was taken into custody at the Del Rio Police Department. The man was estimated to be between 17 and 30 years old, was between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall, and weighed between 145 and 175 pounds. And the She was believed to have been native to Florida, her first name reported to possibly be Norma. Under HB 8, crime labs must test kits within 90 days, and agencies are prohibited from destroying rape kits related to a case that has sat unsolved for up to 40 years. 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. They were on a real hot track for a while, and it just went cold for some reason or another, said Volkmann. Determining the motive behind the murder was difficult in the case, the back door was unlocked; there was no evidence of forced entry and a VCR and portable camera were in plain sight in the living room. Cause of death could not be determined, however investigators are treating the case as a homicide. 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. El caso sigue siendo investigado por el Departamento de Polica de Del Rio. Its the oldest unsolved mass murder, said Volkmann. Keith was sexually mutilated, and investigators ruled out sexual motivation. Login; Del 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. Residual pink/red nail polish was found on her hands, and there was evidence that she was a nail-biter. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. x. [43]. It was a horrible crime.. He gave a kind of description about a tall cowboy, with a cowboy hat and high top boots with his pants inside his boots, said Letsinger. Long believes more than one person was involved, which differs from the beliefs of his peers decades ago. Forensic anthropologist Dr. Sharon Derrick has stated she has reason to believe this victim may be named Bobby French, adding she has received an anonymous package containing a series of photographs potentially depicting this individual taken shortly before his murder.[11]. A total of 30 detectives worked full-time on the case, interviewing 100 people but nothing proved to be helpful. Over the years, investigators have had some promising leads, but have yet to find the killer or killers. Keiths mother Joeann said that someone wanted him to sell drugs and Keith refused them and he or they may have killed his family. The .22-caliber murder weapon never was found. [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. BEST OF ATX; EAT & DRINK; CULTURE; CITY LIFE; and many remain unsolved. Investigators could not find a cause of death, however, have deemed it a homicide due to the fact that he was found wearing clean socks in a grove of mesquite bushes. A man driving a pick-up truck reportedly drove the father and son back to where their car was, and little details are known to what exactly happened after that. He didnt have a spare, so somebody picked him up and took him to Sonora, said Volkmann. He was estimated to be about 30 years old and was approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall. She was estimated to be between the ages of 14 and 18 years old with brown hair and brown or hazel eyes. Keiths mother suggested that marijuana belonged to the killer or killers. Autopsies of the bodies were not enough to conclude who was killed first, it was determined that they were all killed within an hour or two. 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. She had red/dark auburn hair, and had evidence of previously healed fractures to her ribs, breastbone, and toe area. Elaine suffered a blow on the right top of her head that fractured her skull and 2-year-old Peter suffered numerous abrasions and contusions, his skull was also fractured.. And then decades later, Volkmann thought he had another strong lead. The show, however, was unable to generate any new leads. In 1986, Keith purchased a trailer after completing the training required for his job as a treatment plant operator. She was estimated to be between 15 and 22 years old, was 4 feet 11 inches tall, and weighed between 78 and 95 pounds. Over the last few months, several cities Sea Turtle Inc. hosting Saturday beach cleanup. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. 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. Hidden in the tall grass, they found a five-year-old boy in a pool of blood, authorities later learned he had been shot and stabbed. Volkmann said he hopes theres still someone out there who will come forward with new information. La mujer identificada como Amanda Riojas, de 27 aos, fue declarada muerta en el hospital. I always thought there were at least two that were suspects. Sells was confirmed to have committed at least 22 murders, but the investigators were unable to link him to the Dardeen family murders. She was found to be wearing braces. Volkmann said the Arrellano family, Father Manuel, his wife Monica, and his sister Rosa, were traveling from Mexico with the couples three children. Another time she was questioned by a man who said he was a private investigator looking into some killings, she said. The man's wrists and legs had been bound, and he appeared to be taped around the mouth and head. Several people were brought in for questioning. On November 18, 2001, a newborn female infant of indeterminate race was found by a man picking up cans in Johnson County, Texas. And today were on third base.. Investigators could not find a conclusive cause of death. He was between 35 and 50 years old, was approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed between 195 and 200 pounds. Arellano fixed the flat, but had another one a few miles farther north. 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. Transcripts from the boys interview outlines the little boys confusion. The necklace was found on the body and the shoes were nearby but none of her clothing was located. Elaine and Peter had been bound and gagged with duct tape, and both of them had been beaten so severely that Elaine, who was pregnant at the time, went into labor and delivered a girl, but the killer or killers took no mercy on the newborn either and killed the newborn too. Investigators believe that the bags were brought to the location by dogs. The cases of unidentified victims within this article are those of individuals discovered in Texas. 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He had received multiple stab wounds, both his hands had been removed and he had received extensive trauma to the face. 2022 by Del Rio & Eagle Pass News Leader. His penis had been also chopped off. [17]. Long, who is about Manual Jr.'s age, has authorities did collect some physical evidence years ago, like pieces of the victims' clothing. What happened next has baffled authorities for nearly 40 years. The trailer was nestled among woodland beside Route 37, just outside of Ina, Illinois, and they lived there with their 2-year-old son. While many of the murders that take place in the Rio Grande Valley are quickly DRPD Detectives interviewed this individual who provided some insight in the investigation and named two suspects who were allegedly involved in the shooting on San Juan Street in Del Rio. 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. Among them is one that occurred only two months after the Arellano family slayings in 1968, when a vacationing family of six was killed in a Michigan cabin. Keiths mother discarded his claims and said Keith was far too protective of his family to do such a thing. Few in the sparsely populated area remember the case, though it seems to have spawned a legend from Del Rio to Mexico. Crime Person of interest in murder of Del Rio mother now in custody, authorities say The Val Verde County Sheriff's office says 23-year-old Ernesto Alejandro Discover amazing horror stories, conspiracy theories, Murder Mysteries, Alien Life, Unsolved Mysteries, latest breakthrough Science news, and much more on Bugged Space ! This week's weather is raising the chance of Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023: Warm and Sunny, temps in the 90s. 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 19 and 21 years old, was between 4 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 2 inches tall, and weighed between 95 and 105 pounds. Most of the unsolved murders pending have no conviction - no closure.The Dunn case brings to light 36 unsolved murders in the area. Long, who is about Manuel Jr.s age, said authorities had collected some physical evidence years ago, like pieces of the victims clothing. He was estimated to be in his 30s, was 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighed 150 pounds. [50] The sand above the body had been "covered with lime," possibly to speed decomposition or plant growth, likely as a way to prevent the body from being found or identified. Three alarm fire forces elders from their four-story apartment building, Wear the Gown: Avoiding dehydration which can have devastating effects, Near 90 Wednesday, chance for severe weather later in the week | FORECAST, 'I was devastated': Portland woman who abandoned car during snowstorm shocked by $787 bill from tow company. Prior to this position, she covered upstream oil and gas news for a drilling contractors' association. He was white with possible Native American or Hispanic ancestry. "It seemed like a ghost thing they were talking about, or something like that," said Finegan, whose store is the lone oasis on the winding 90-mile highway between Del Rio and Sonora. Adolfo Tapia, 19 years-old was | He had been shot to death and had been dead for about a week. A mile-long stretch of U.S. Highway 277 became a killing field, with family members shot, stabbed, raped and robbed. A truck driver had seen her body on the north bound side of highway 45 about a mile north of The Hitchin Post truck stop. Police records indicate witnesses also saw the family with a man described as a cowboy. Long said Manuel Jr. wasnt sure what to make of authorities contacting him decades after he lost his family. Abcarian: Mask mandates? Anyone with information. He had three tattoos: one of a small devil with a painted tail on his lower left arm, one on his upper left arm with the word "Liz", and one of a flower design and "Baby Dawn" on his right arm. 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. [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. She was between five feet and five feet two inches, and weighed approximately 120 to 140 pounds. Latest Breaking news from Del Rio & Eagle Pass, Texas! After I was able to meet him in person, I think he realized we were for real.. Long believes more than one person was involved in the slayings, which differs from the beliefs of his peers decades ago. On April 3, 1970, the partial remains of a young white male were discovered in a drainage culvert in Hewitt, Texas. Including murder victims and individuals whose death is via natural causes or accident, approximately 40,000 decedents remain unidentified in the United States.[1]. They relied on a good Samaritan to take them about 30 miles up the lonely road to Sonora to get that tire repaired and return them to their car. WebThe Texas Ranger Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program was created on September 1, 2001 by the 77th Session of Texas Legislature. [51] One or more of the female's limbs were not found with the body, as they were likely carried away by animals. [41] The woman had been shot at close range in the head. Detectives eventually dismissed the caller as an unreliable source, but the tip renewed interest in the case. 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