Delta woman. [40], Both Mexican and U.S. authorities suspected that Kilroy's disappearance involved foul play. [d] When they got to Matamoros, Kilroy and his friends decided to go to the bar with the shortest waiting line. Aldrete denied participation in the killings and stated that she was unaware of them until she saw the victims on national television. [129][130] Since 1994, the foundation has sponsored and worked alongside Substance Abuse Free Environment (SAFE), a non-profit community group that promotes awareness for substance abuse and drug prevention. Convicted killer Edward Bell dies in Texas prison | khou.com Jail on a $40,000 bond. The men left Kilroy inside the car overnight. The police believed that Constanzo bought several properties across Houston in the past and were investigating if he had visited any of his alleged hangouts. The mother of the 22-year-old man who was shot and killed by a La Marque police officer says she wants know what happened to her son. [86] The Mexican police stated that no evidence was found at the scene to link Constanzo or his men to any murders committed there. [v][114], Aldrete spoke to the press in 2003 and denied her participation in Kilroy's murder and in the cult killings. [75][91], At the scene, the police took Aldrete, De Len, Orea Ochoa, Juan Carlos Fragoso, and Jorge Montes into custody. Marshals Three weeks ago, Paschal showed up at a car dealership and asked to test drive a black Chevrolet Tahoe, according to a criminal complaint. They concluded that the corpse was indeed Constanzo's. [7] Students and teachers at her college in Brownsville recalled her as a friendly and studious physical education student who showed no signs of abnormal behavior or involvement with a religious cult. Some of her former classmates found it suspicious that she drove a 1989 vehicle with an embedded telephone, while others recall she preferred to dress in black. LA MARQUE, Texas - Officials have identified two men who were killed in a shooting at a La Marque home on Sunday. Carlos Heriberto Lara-Balcazar, held in connection to the death of Maria Rios, who was found slain last week, was charged with murder Saturday, according to police records. Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. [h][50][51] While in custody, the detainees were very relaxed. The first option seemed the most likely because his abductors had not called for a payment. They returned to Florida in 1972 and his stepfather died soon afterwards, leaving a large inheritance behind. The policemen then proceeded to spray gasoline around the shack before setting it on fire. Authorities tell FOX 26, Carlos Lara-Balcazar has been charged with tampering with physical evidence, which is a felony. [3][78] The Mexican government offered no official explanation for their actions, but a source close to the investigation stated that the police's motives were supernatural in nature. [l][69] Kilroy's corpse was officially identified after the Brownsville police matched his dental records with the teeth found at the scene. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. Be proactive. Secure transaction. [115] The charges were multiple homicide (31 years), possession of narcotics (12 years), involvement in organized crime (5 years), police impersonation (2 years), illegal body desecration (2 years), illegal possession of firearms (10 years), and illegal possession of weapons exclusive to the Mexican Armed Forces (5 years). [96] U.S. authorities, however, believed that Aldrete purposely left her belongings behind to confuse investigators and make it appear that she was dead. They went to the beach in the morning and suntanned before lunch. He reportedly received several injuries during the arrest. [83] Rumors began to surface that Constanzo was seen in Chicago, Illinois;[5] other rumors suggested that Aldrete was spotted in schools throughout the Rio Grande Valley and that she had vowed to kidnap children for every jailed cult member. Aldrete claimed she was beaten so severely that doctors told her she would never be able to have children. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Only two suspects remain at large. They thought that Kilroy probably left for the hotel with someone else. [140] Helen Kilroy died in 2014 from ALS, aged 70.[141][142]. He said that it was easier to overcome their son's death because of the support they received. He said he had known Aldrete years before, since he had dated one of her sisters when he was young. [99][5] De Len later confessed that Constanzo had lost his mind and was saying that "everything was lost" and that "no one was going to have [his] money" when the police raid forced him to barricade himself in his apartment. Whether this condition is denied or granted, inmates can then push for a writ of amparo. [21] He recalled that the man walked up to Kilroy and told him, "Hey, don't I know you from somewhere?" [5] Reyes Bustamante, the ranch caretaker, was accused in court of cover-up; he was released from prison on 11 December 1990, after paying a bond of US$500. [n][73], On 12 April, the detainees were taken to the headquarters of the Mexican Federal Judicial Police in Matamoros for an informal press conference. [11] His charisma, physical attractiveness (he previously worked as a male model), and claimed psychic talent granted him the opportunity to mingle with Mexico City's upper class. After a few drinks, Kilroy and his friends left Los Sombreros and wandered to London Pub, which rebranded itself as Hardrock Caf for spring break. Man arrested after woman was found dead inside La Marque home, police say, (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. La Marque man charged with murdering wife in 2020 dies in Florida. [35] Investigators deduced by this story that Kilroy was kidnapped for robbery or ransom. Additionally, Gandy says investigators believe Lara-Balcazar knew the victim and that this incident was not random.. An average of 550 youth participate in these programs every summer. Aldrete also stated that the police hid the names of famous people involved with Constanzo for their own convenience. Another contact told the police that there was an address of interest in the Vernica Anzures neighborhood, next to Cuauhtmoc. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. person will not be tolerated. One of the commanders assigned Mexican agents to U.S. officials to accompany them in Matamoros. After lunch they went to the beach area behind their hotel for the daily Miss Tanline contest. [52] "Yeah", the caretaker told the police. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. They said they saw altars and other ritualistic belongings, but did not find any traces of blood. After about 30 minutes, the driver of the truck took off from the ranch and headed back to the city. [99][29], De Len hesitated at the beginning, but Constanzo hit him in the face and told him that he would suffer in hell if he did not do as he commanded. LA MARQUE. RELATED: Woman found dead in empty, new home in La Marque was owner of cleaning company, police say. Clear to partly cloudy. [21] His brain was then boiled in a nganga, an African metal pot that Constanzo used to stew human and animal remains. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Leacroy of the La Marque Police Department at (409) 938-9251. Once the event was over that afternoon, Kilroy headed to the hotel for a quick nap before planning their trip to Mexico. The La Marque Police Department said that Carlos Lara- Balcazar, 34, is now charged with murder in the death of 57-year-old Maria Rios. [100] He also stated that he participated in Kilroy's murder and in other killings at Santa Elena, but both agreed that Constanzo did most of the killings himself. [21] Constanzo's members were forced to see the film again and again in order to indoctrinate them to the necessity of human sacrifice. Galveston County prosecutors say Paschal's bond was set at $550,000 total for murder, aggravated assault . [3], That night, Matamoros was flooded with 15,000 spring tourists from the U.S. on the city's main tourist street, lvaro Obregn. Texas City and La Marque police investigate a man's death at a house in the 1400 block of Duroux Road in La Marque on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. FOX LOCAL is your FREE connected TV app for the best coverage of news that matters to you. [127] She also questioned the police's decision to burn down the shack in Santa Elena, since it was crucial for the investigation and probably contained the fingerprints of the murderers. According to La Marque Police Deputy Chief Chad Waggoner, foul play was more than likely involved in Rios death. She concluded by stating that she believed in God and was not going to ask society for forgiveness because she was innocent of the crimes. After the meeting, the parents stated that although Bush and Bennett were not specific on the actions their administration would take to fight drugs and enforce it at a local, state, and federal level, they were satisfied that the government was looking in the "right direction". He hoped that if and when those responsible for Kilroy's death go to heaven and see their son, they can apologize to him for their wrongdoing. [5] This prompted the police to question people in Mexico City's homosexual community to see if they had any leads on Constanzo's whereabouts. Investigators suspect Lara-Balcazar knew Rios and that her death wasnt an act of random violence, Gandy said. [3][46], Police determined that the driver of the truck was Serafn Hernndez Garca, the nephew of a local drug lord whose operations were based around the ranch area. His name is also spelled as Mario Fabio Ponce Torres by other sources. [12] They used informants in Matamoros to inquire on "family" activities at Santa Elena, in order to make a series of crucial arrests. [36], By murdering Kilroy, Constanzo attracted international attention and forced the Mexican government to focus their efforts on bringing him, and those involved, to justice. Three of the 15 bodies were found in Los Leones, another ranch next to Santa Elena and owned by the Hernndez clan. [21] The next morning, Constanzo reportedly went into a rage after the arson was shown on national television. [132], Besides counseling children and teenagers with drug advice, Kilroy's parents also advise young people who plan to travel for spring break, suggesting to stay in groups, keep an eye on each other and not wander off on their own.