David Anthony Rios, also known as Dae-Dae Carter, was a 38-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity from Columbus, Texas. He passed away on August 1, 2021. David was well-loved in his community and was known for his hobbies, which included floating and fishing in the Colorado River, riding four-wheelers, and showing hospitality to friends and family. He was a devoted single father and a member of Columbus First Church of Nazarene.
The circumstances surrounding David Anthony Rios's death were
tragic. An 18-year-old fugitive named David Rios Hernandez was accused of pistol-whipping and killing David. The incident occurred on April 11, 2021, in the city of South Houston, Texas. Hernandez was described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'8" tall, weighing 180 pounds, with brown eyes and short black hair. Authorities issued a reward for information leading to his arrest.
The investigation into David Anthony Rios's death involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the East Wharton County Crime Stoppers, which offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for his murder. The community was deeply affected by the loss of David, and efforts were made to bring justice for him and his family.
David Anthony Rios is survived by his parents, David Wayne Carter and Angelita Marie Rios, his children Za'Dayah Carter and David Isiah Carter, his stepson Dadrid Anthony Vasquez, and his siblings Rachel Adams, Amanda Rios, DiAundra Carter, Britney Gallaglter, Gabriella Shannon, Christopher "Whoatay" Carter, and La'Quinton Dewayne Powell. His legacy lives on through his family and the memories shared by those who knew him.
