The waitress who spoke to her claimed the girl told her she was from the Aransas Pass/Rockport area but no missing persons were reported in that area around the time of her death. Example video title will go here for this video. He is a person of interest in the murder of Sandra De la Cruz. A mile-long stretch of U.S. Highway 277 became a killing field, with family members shot, stabbed, raped and robbed. The man was estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old, was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighed 128 pounds. [18], On May 13, 1983, the decomposing remains of a young white female were discovered by a group of schoolchildren in a wooded area behind a 76 truck stop on US Route 59 in New Caney, Texas. She was found to be wearing braces. [15], A young man and woman who were found in January 1981. In their free time, the couple played in a musical ensemble at a local Baptist church. They found the bodies of Elaine, her 2-year-old son, Peter, and the newborn baby, all lying in a single bed. WebA white or Hispanic male between 15 and 18 years old was found buried in a Harris County boat shed in August 1973. Keiths parents became concerned and called the sheriffs office and agreed to drive down to Ina with the house key and meet the deputies. [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. "Back in '68, I think with the information they had, probably they looked at a hate crime as the motive. She was found wearing pink bikini panties, a ring with a replica 20-dollar American gold piece, and a white towel. They say her body was found in a San Felipe Cemetery Sunday morning and that she had been shot multiple times. 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 [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. 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. [44]. Volkmann said he hopes theres still someone out there who will come forward with new information. I think now we put that reversed. I was always a transient.. South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas, List of unidentified murder victims in the United States, "Cold Cases Go Online, with Respect for Victims", "Is Bobby French the Last Unidentified Victim of Serial Killer Dean Corll? The bags which contained the man's body parts came from two stores, "Carnival Food Store" and "Fiesta Food Store". Name: Unknown: Gender: Male: Race: Hispanic/Latino: 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. But one in Harlingen, still haunts the community because the victim was only 19 years old. Inside Keiths trailer, police found a small amount of marijuana but never found conclusive evidence that they were a drug dealer. Leticia died two days later. However, three decades later, the murder of the Dardeen family is still unsolved and looks like it will remain the same way. Jose Flores III, 36, is Volkmann said witnesses reported seeing Manuel Sr., and his son Manuel Jr., in Sonora at a tire shop and local restaurant. And as difficult as finding whos responsible might be after 50 years, Volkmann said he still wants to find justice for the only survivor of this vicious crime, and the family left behind. Keiths car was found parked outside a police station in Benton, around 11 miles away from his family house. They were beaten with a baseball bat, it was a birthday gift from Keith to Peter earlier that year. Suspicion initially fell on her husband, Russel Keith Dardeen, but the following day, November 19, Keiths body was found. Amazingly, Leticia, shot twice between the eyes, was alive. Why are we still having these debates? Although one of the investigators spoke Spanish to the little boy, Volkmann still believes a language barrier may have misled investigators on other leads. In most of these cases, the murders remain unsolved. However, Joeann Dardeen, Keiths mother told the police that her son was so frugal that he raised his young sons college fund by reselling 50-cent cans of soda at work for a small profit. HIDALGO, Texas -- The District 31-5A boys soccer season is heating up. Commander Robert Caples said Marez agreed to talk to police about Salmon's murder. 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. Investigators weren't even certain how many suspects to hunt. A witness transported the woman to the hospital after being shot outside a local convenience store. BEST OF ATX; EAT & DRINK; CULTURE; CITY LIFE; and many remain unsolved. He was white with possible Native American or Hispanic ancestry. The area in which her body was found was a spot typically used for tractor-trailers to park. They were killed approximately two months earlier and left in Houston. He said its something he takes home with him at night. arrested at his residence located at the Villas De Val Verde, also for the offense of Capital Murder, 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. [20], On March 26, 1986, a black woman was shot multiple times and left near a railroad. On October 25, 1992, police officers found the body of a Hispanic male outside of a club in Fort Worth, Texas. 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.. If we could find the person that DNA fits, then we will probably have a person that either killed those people or was present, said Don Letsinger, since 1987 the sheriff in Edwards County, where the killings took place. In 2013, his body was exhumed for DNA analysis. Leticia died two days later. A necklace with an arrowhead and turquoise stone design was also found on the girl's neck. Investigators werent even certain how many suspects to hunt. Most of the unsolved murders pending have no conviction - no closure.The Dunn case brings to light 36 unsolved murders in the area. 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. He was the guy who fixed the flat in Sonora, said Volkmann. A pair of work eyeglasses with smoky-gray frames were also found near the body. Theres always something to follow.. She was estimated to be between the ages of 14 and 18 years old with brown hair and brown or hazel eyes. Sells was put to death in 2014, and nobody has ever been charged with the murders of the Dardeen family. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper). By daybreak, though, the family was dead. 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 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. Texas On January 18, 2022, at about 1600 hours, the Del Rio Police Department Criminal Investigation Division received information from a person of interest who is possibly connected to the murder of the 11-year-old child. She was believed to have been native to Florida, her first name reported to possibly be Norma. But thanks to an anonymous tip that reinvigorated the stalled investigation, a Texas Ranger assigned the case now believes authorities are close to cracking it. 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. 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. She was described as wearing a yellow pullover sweater and red heeled sandals. [30][31][32], The DNA Doe Project was asked to assist with identifying the body in May, 2019. Sexual assault was secondary, thirdly would have been theft," said Long, referring to the rape of at least one of the women. If you have any information, please call Val Verde detectives at 830-774-7513. His wifes body was in a ditch about a mile south. 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. 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. It was a horrible crime.. Henry Lee Lucas has been named as a potential suspect in this case,[13] although a bite mark found upon the decedent's shoulder was inconsistent with Lucas's dentistry.[14]. This March marked the sixth anniversary of Magnolia resident Danielle Sleepers unsolved disappearance in 2015. [25]. The RICO offenses were committed in Uvalde, Eagle Pass and Del Rio, Texas, and the surrounding area. They had considered moving to a better place as they welcomed their new child, and had put their mobile home up for sale. Her sister-in-laws body was in some brush a few feet away. 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. Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez said 23-year-old Ernesto Alejandro Olguin was taken into custody as he was trying to leave town Sunday night off Highway 90 on the way to Bracketville. On January 19, 2022, at about 6:00 pm, Victor Garcia was taken into custody at the Del Rio Police Department. Investigators believe that she may have been a victim of the infamous I-45 Killer. Brooks Long, who is responsible for a four-county area of vast West Texas. He is currently slated for another extraction. But for this retired San Antonio Police Officer, the 20th investigator in the case, its a mystery Volkmann said hes determined to solve. A heart tattoo containing a scroll was on one arm, and their fingernails had been painted gold at one point. Thats how it stayed until 1999, when a caller told the Texas Department of Public Safety he knew the identity of the killer. 2022 by Del Rio & Eagle Pass News Leader. He was estimated to be about 30 years old and was approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall. Marez told police another man, Joe Bazan, thought Salmon had gotten his girlfriend hooked on drugs, Caples said. On the evening of November 18, 1987, police discovered the body of Ruby Elaine Dardeen. Latest Breaking news from Del Rio & Eagle Pass, Texas! However, investigators did not believe that they were randomly chosen, I believe it was a very personal, deliberate thing.. The man had been shot to death with a small caliber handgun approximately one week prior to the discovery of his body. Ive never seen anything like this in the 33 years Ive been doing this job, said Volkmann. 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. Cause of death was not determined, but is believed to be a homicide, as she was found with her hands bound behind her back. A retired San Antonio police officer seeks justice for the lone survivor. | Her sister-in-law's body was in some brush a few feet away. Arellano fixed the flat, but had another a few miles farther north. [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. This decedent had black hair and blue eyes, and was found wearing a pair of brown cowboy boots, gray socks, and gray jeans. But a few years later, a twist in the case. [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. Investigators believe she had been murdered. But he could provide little help, even after questioning under hypnosis. No Justice, No Peace for the family. Three members of the family were slain to death, but Keith was missing along with their car, there was no hint as to where he could have been. What happened next has baffled authorities for almost 40 years. Examination revealed that she had had a large amount of dental work as well as a previous open heart surgery. Long said he hoped to one day get answers to what happened in that West Texas field. Americas Most Wanted had a similar reaction at the beginning, but they changed their mind in 1998 and telecast a segment. In most murder cases, a body is discovered. However, this was not the only reason for their desire to move. Including murder victims and individuals whose death is via natural causes or accident, approximately 40,000 decedents remain unidentified in the United States.[1]. "If anything this case did do, it showed me the importance of how not to quit," Long said. [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. Her ears had also been pierced. ", Family's slaying remains Texas' longest unsolved mass killing, Castillo game-winner sends Floydada to regional semi-finals, Rare endangered animal seen running across Texas road. And the Del Rio, Texas On January 18, 2022, at about 1600 hours, the Del Rio Police Department Criminal Investigation Division received information from a person of interest who is possibly connected to the murder of the 11-year-old child. It wasnt expected to be a difficult journey. He had been shot and his genitals were mutilated. She had been killed by two blows to the head, which caused skull fractures. She was between five feet and five feet two inches, and weighed approximately 120 to 140 pounds. Brooks Long, who is responsible for a four-county area of vast West Texas. [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. [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. The tattoos were described to be of poor quality. He had short, black hair, a mustache, and brown eyes. 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. Keiths supervisor called his parents but neither of them knew what happened to their son. Investigators said an additional person is involved in the case, but their identity and role have not been released. Subscribe. 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[8], He had received good dental care, and had never received any teeth fillings in his lifetime. Former Edwards County Sheriff Don Letsinger was just beginning his career in law enforcement, and remembers the fear that clenched three counties after the murders. Initially he was skeptical. The inside of the trailer was spattered with blood, indicating that Keith had been murdered there. A murder mystery that's baffled Texas lawmen for over 50 years I always thought there were at least two that were suspects. Arellano was familiar with the United States, spoke fluent English and had been a migrant farm worker in Iowa. She had long, dark brown hair. 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. A man was arrested for the Doe's murder in September, 2007. Adolfo Tapia, 19 years-old was A pair of socks was under the shirt, likely used to mimic breasts. Some were recently submitted for DNA testing that wasnt available in the late 1960s and early 70s. They went to California and got his DNA, it did not match anything that was in the evidence.. He was found wearing a longs sleeve button-up shirt with a white and blue pattern, Levi brand jeans, white tube socks with red and blue stripes, brown Wellington boots, a necklace made of white puka shells and large black beads, and a silver Snoopy medallion. Fred and Edwina's son, 43-year-old Charles Rogers, disappeared right after, and remains the only suspect in a case that is officially unsolved. 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. Austin Monthly Austin Home Newsletters. WebLearn about unsolved mysteries and cold murder cases in Austin, TX. He was relatively short for a male, being five feet to five feet one inch tall. Before this April 12 sentencing, prison sentences handed down had ranged from 84 to He didnt have a spare, so somebody picked him up and took him to Sonora, said Volkmann. After I was able to meet him in person, I think he realized we were for real.". 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. WebThe Texas Ranger Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program was created on September 1, 2001 by the 77th Session of Texas Legislature. Her head was not found at the scene, nor recovered. The Del Rio Police Department is asking the public for assistance in the arrest of Victor Garcia. They were going to San Angelo because they had a newborn in the family, said Volkmann. Four days later, the man's head was discovered at the same location. Sells claimed in 2010 that he met Keith at a truck stop, and while telling the story again he said he met him at a local pool hall, in both versions he said that Keith invited him for dinner and a three-way with him and Elaine. But, for Edwards County Sheriffs Office Chief Deputy Darrell Volkmann, this one is haunting. According to sources, the young woman was mother to five children. However, there is no strong theory, that gives the motive behind the brutal killing of the Dardeen family. He's now about 42 years old, married, a father, and working in the financial industry. Rangers tracked down the ranch hand who found the bodies, but he had nothing new to add. They were convinced that this individual was part of it, said Letsinger. [26]. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. It is unknown how both victims were placed at the scene. [34][35], On November 26, 1989, a young Hispanic woman was found in a supine position in the street near the driveway of a residence in Houston, Texas. Allee Jr., died in January, but Long has a sworn statement from him that could be used in court. I couldnt give you a numerical value on our chances of solving it, said Sgt. 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. That's how it stayed until 1999, when a caller told the Texas Department of Public Safety he knew the identity of the killer. She was only found with a yellow metal ring on her left hand. 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 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. A memorial stands today near the Dry Devils River Bridge, the only reminder of the horrors that happened along the roadway. The trailer was nestled among woodland beside Route 37, just outside of Ina, Illinois, and they lived there with their 2-year-old son. The victim's race was either Hispanic or Caucasian, possibly being a mix of both. "Initially he was skeptical. When authorities responded, they found the decomposed body of a young white male. In his pockets, chap stick, a package of cigarettes, and a disposable lighter were found. The children were nearer their father, in the rocks and shrubs usually occupied by goats, snakes and armadillos. 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