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Rogelio Ornelas

Case from Alvin, TX dated Mar 26, 2017

Victim Details

Rogelio Ornelas

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Alvin

TX

2017-03-26

22

Rogelio

Ornelas

07/04/2026

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Rogelio Manuel "Roy" Ornelas, a 22-year-old Hispanic male from Texas City, TX, tragically died on March 26, 2017, which was also his birthday. His body was discovered in Lake Jackson, Brazoria County, after he was reported missing. The investigation into his death led to the arrest of two suspects, Joseph John Farek and Allen Ray Taylor II, both 21 years old at the time. They were charged with murder and taken into custody in Santa Fe, Texas.

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