Raul Molina Hernandez, a 44-year-old Hispanic man from Manor, Texas, was found shot inside a vehicle on the side of the road in Elgin, Texas, on April 9, 2022. He was discovered alongside another man, Leonel Ayala Gamino, who later died of his injuries on April 13, 2022. Authorities classified the incident as a double murder and opened an immediate investigation.

The investigation led to the arrest of Abel Bermudez-Ornelas, who was charged with capital murder of multiple persons and taken into custody on April 16, 2022. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office reported that investigators conducted interviews with family members, analyzed cell phone data, and reviewed security camera footage; those leads were said to place the suspect at the scene and contradicted his statements to police.

The deaths have had a profound effect on the Elgin community and the families of the victims. If anyone has information about Raul Molina Hernandez, his movements on April 9, 2022, or relevant witness accounts, please come forward.