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Maria Alaniz Villarreal

Case from San-benito, TX dated Nov 24, 2020

Victim Details

Maria Alaniz Villarreal

Female

Hispanic / Latino

San-benito

TX

2020-11-24

74

Maria

Alaniz Villarreal

06/30/2026

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Maria Alaniz Villarreal, a 74-year-old woman of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on November 24, 2020, in San Benito, Texas. Her death was part of a devastating incident that also claimed the life of her 41-year-old daughter, Crystal Villarreal. The suspect in this case was identified as Jesus Villarreal, Maria's 83-year-old husband. According to authorities, Jesus Villarreal took his own life after shooting his wife and daughter.

The Cameron County Sheriff's Office responded to ...
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  • The Brownsville Herald: Authorities: Double murder, suicide in La Paloma
  • KVEO-TV: Sheriff’s office releases identities of double murder-suicide victims
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    I've been following the Villarreal case and couldn't help but think about the role that caregiving s... ...Read More
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