Conviction in Zapata Case
Written by admin, Aug 23, 2011, 0 Comments
A Zapata jury returned a guilty verdict in the trial of Rene Daniel Villareal of Zapata he was prosecuted by Pedro “Pete” Garza.
According to the prosecutor, Villarreal and the victim; Christopher Louis Martinez, were acquaintances and were both at the party of a mutual friend. The defendant, who was intoxicated, was involved in a scuffle with another party guest and, when asked to leave, began arguing with Martinez.
Martinez proceeded to remove his shirt when Villarreal took out a butterfly knife and stabbed Martinez six times. According to Prosecutor Garza, the victim’s heart was punctured by the knife, which caused the victim to bleed to death.
Visiting District Judge Mark Lutjen presided over the trial.
