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Cayley Mandadi, Trinity University cheerleader whose mysterious death has shocked fellow students.
Cayley Mandadi, Trinity University cheerleader whose mysterious death has shocked fellow students.
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Mark Howerton, 22, was arrested in Tyler and charged with the possession of a controlled substance and delivering marijuana on Feb. 8, 2015. On Wednesday, he was arrested in connection to the death of Trinity cheerleader Cayley Mandadi.
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Mark Howerton, 22, was arrested in Tyler and charged with the possession of a controlled substance and delivering marijuana on Feb. 8, 2015. On Wednesday, he was arrested in connection to the death of Trinity
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Mark Howerton, 22, was arrested Feb. 28, 2018 and charged with murder and sexual assault of Trinity University student Cayley Mandadi. Court documents obtained by mySA.com detail days leading up to her death according to multiple witnesses.
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Mark Howerton, 22, was arrested Feb. 28, 2018 and charged with murder and sexual assault of Trinity University student Cayley Mandadi. Court documents obtained by mySA.com detail days leading up to her death
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Mark Howerton, 22, was arrested Feb. 28, 2018 and charged with murder and sexual assault of Trinity University student Cayley Mandadi. Court documents obtained by mySA.com detail days leading up to her death according to multiple witnesses.
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Mark Howerton, 22, was arrested Feb. 28, 2018 and charged with murder and sexual assault of Trinity University student Cayley Mandadi. Court documents obtained by mySA.com detail days leading up to her death
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Mark Howerton, 22, was arrested Feb. 28, 2018 and charged with murder and sexual assault of Trinity University student Cayley Mandadi. Court documents obtained by mySA.com detail days leading up to her death according to multiple witnesses.
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Mark Howerton, 22, was arrested Feb. 28, 2018 and charged with murder and sexual assault of Trinity University student Cayley Mandadi. Court documents obtained by mySA.com detail days leading up to her death
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Mark Howerton, 22, was arrested Feb. 28, 2018 and charged with murder and sexual assault of Trinity University student Cayley Mandadi. Court documents obtained by mySA.com detail days leading up to her death according to multiple witnesses.
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Mark Howerton, 22, was arrested Feb. 28, 2018 and charged with murder and sexual assault of Trinity University student Cayley Mandadi. Court documents obtained by mySA.com detail days leading up to her death
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Detail of a white megaphone for Trinity University student and cheerleader Cayley Mandadi, 19, during the Trinity University and Austin College football game held Saturday Nov 4, 2017 at Trinity University. Mandadi died Tuesday Oct. 31, 2017 at a hospital in Kyle. less
Detail of a white megaphone for Trinity University student and cheerleader Cayley Mandadi, 19, during the Trinity University and Austin College football game held Saturday Nov 4, 2017 at Trinity University. … more
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Trinity University Cheerleaders perform near a white megaphone for Trinity University student and cheerleader Cayley Mandadi, 19, during the Trinity University and Austin College football game held Saturday Nov 4, 2017 at Trinity University. Mandadi died Tuesday Oct. 31, 2017 at a hospital in Kyle. less
Trinity University Cheerleaders perform near a white megaphone for Trinity University student and cheerleader Cayley Mandadi, 19, during the Trinity University and Austin College football game held Saturday Nov … more
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Trinity University Cheerleaders stand near a white megaphone for Trinity University student and cheerleader Cayley Mandadi, 19, during the Trinity University and Austin College football game held Saturday Nov 4, 2017 at Trinity University. Mandadi died Tuesday Oct. 31, 2017 at a hospital in Kyle. less
Trinity University Cheerleaders stand near a white megaphone for Trinity University student and cheerleader Cayley Mandadi, 19, during the Trinity University and Austin College football game held Saturday Nov … more
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Trinity fans stand during a moment of silence for Trinity University student and cheerleader Cayley Mandadi, 19, before the Trinity University and Austin College football game held Saturday Nov 4, 2017 at Trinity University. Mandadi died Tuesday Oct. 31, 2017 at a hospital in Kyle. less
Trinity fans stand during a moment of silence for Trinity University student and cheerleader Cayley Mandadi, 19, before the Trinity University and Austin College football game held Saturday Nov 4, 2017 at … more
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Trinity University’s student center has a whiteboard with hand-drawn hearts in tribute to Cayley Mandadi, a student whose death this week in a Kyle hospital is still wrapped in mystery.
Trinity University’s student center has a whiteboard with hand-drawn hearts in tribute to Cayley Mandadi, a student whose death this week in a Kyle hospital is still wrapped in mystery.
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A total of 111 suspects were newly arrested or indicted on murder charges in Bexar County in 2017. Click ahead to view their mugshots.
A total of 111 suspects were newly arrested or indicted on murder charges in Bexar County in 2017. Click ahead to view their mugshots.
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Jose Baldomero Flores III is accused in the March slaying of Esmeralda Herrera, who was found dead in a fire at her Southwest Side apartment.
Jose Baldomero Flores III is accused in the March slaying of Esmeralda Herrera, who was found dead in a fire at her Southwest Side apartment.
Leonard Torres was charged with capital murder in the death of Nathan Valdez, 21, who died a week after he was shot on Oct. 24, according to arrest warrant affidavits.
Leonard Torres was charged with capital murder in the death of Nathan Valdez, 21, who died a week after he was shot on Oct. 24, according to arrest warrant affidavits.
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Eduardo Torres was charged with capital murder in the death of Nathan Valdez, 21, who died a week after he was shot on Oct. 24, according to arrest warrant affidavits.
Eduardo Torres was charged with capital murder in the death of Nathan Valdez, 21, who died a week after he was shot on Oct. 24, according to arrest warrant affidavits.
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Police identified Jose Luis Rojas as the second suspect in the Rolling Oaks Mall shooting and robbery. He remains in critical condition at San Antonio Military Medical Center on Tuesday after being shot several times during the robbery. He was charged with capital murder and aggravated robbery. less
Police identified Jose Luis Rojas as the second suspect in the Rolling Oaks Mall shooting and robbery. He remains in critical condition at San Antonio Military Medical Center on Tuesday after being shot several … more
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San Antonio police officers escort Jason Matthew Prieto who was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a bystander in a botched robbery of Kay Jewelers at Rolling Oaks Mall. San Antonio police said the man will be charged with capital murder and two counts of aggravated assault. less
San Antonio police officers escort Jason Matthew Prieto who was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a bystander in a botched robbery of Kay Jewelers at Rolling Oaks Mall. San Antonio police said … more
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Tyler Marquette Collins
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: Feb. 2, 2017
Tyler Marquette Collins
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: Feb. 2, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Luis Sanchez Jr. faces a capital murder charge in connection with the death of Augustin Lopez-Martinez in October 2016.
Luis Sanchez Jr. faces a capital murder charge in connection with the death of Augustin Lopez-Martinez in October 2016.
Photo: Bexar County Sheriffs Office
Ashton Lucas Lomas
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: Feb. 17, 2017
Ashton Lucas Lomas
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: Feb. 17, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Meagan Ashley Cantu
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: Feb. 18, 2017
Meagan Ashley Cantu
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: Feb. 18, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Garick Clayton
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: Feb. 19, 2017
Garick Clayton
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: Feb. 19, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Bryan Miller
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: Feb. 23, 2017
Bryan Miller
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: Feb. 23, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Charles Fuller
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: March 8, 2017
Charles Fuller
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: March 8, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Brenda Sanchez
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: May 11, 2017
Brenda Sanchez
Charge(s): Capital murder
Booking Date: May 11, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Ace Martinez was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 on suspicion of capital murder.
Ace Martinez was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 on suspicion of capital murder.
Jonathan Andrew Perales is facing a charge of capital murder.
Jonathan Andrew Perales is facing a charge of capital murder.
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Michael Aguilar is being charged with murder.
Michael Aguilar is being charged with murder.
Photo: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
Eric Trevino is escorted by San Antonio Police Department Officers to a vehicle that will take him to the Bexar County Central Magistrate’s Office Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the Public Safety Headquarters, 315 S. Santa Rosa Ave. Trevino faces a capital murder charge in the death of 3-year-old Rene Blanca. “I didn’t hurt nobody. I didn’t kill no little boy,” he said.
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Eric Trevino is escorted by San Antonio Police Department Officers to a vehicle that will take him to the Bexar County Central Magistrate’s Office Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the Public Safety Headquarters, 315 S.
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Charles Robnett is facing a charge of capital murder in connection with a botched drug deal.
Charles Robnett is facing a charge of capital murder in connection with a botched drug deal.
Photo: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
Angelica Navarro-DePaz faces a charge of solicitation of capital murder. She remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $1 million bond.
Angelica Navarro-DePaz faces a charge of solicitation of capital murder. She remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $1 million bond.
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Armando Garcia-Ramires
Charge(s): Capital murder, capital murder of a child under 10-years-old
Booking Date: March 6, 2017
Armando Garcia-Ramires
Charge(s): Capital murder, capital murder of a child under 10-years-old
Booking Date: March 6, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Leandre Vonzell Hill was indicted in December the murder of Randall Perkins.
Leandre Vonzell Hill was indicted in December the murder of Randall Perkins.
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David Gomez is accused of fatally shooting his business partner on April 7, 2015.
David Gomez is accused of fatally shooting his business partner on April 7, 2015.
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Roy Hernandez was arrested Wednesday in connection with the slaying of his former wife, whose body was found buried in his backyard in 2006.
Roy Hernandez was arrested Wednesday in connection with the slaying of his former wife, whose body was found buried in his backyard in 2006.
Photo: Caleb Downs
Adrian Antoine Dunn
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Feb. 13, 2017
Adrian Antoine Dunn
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Feb. 13, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Daniel Reyes
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Jan. 1, 2017
Daniel Reyes
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Jan. 1, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
David Lilburn Johnson faces a second-degree felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in a gas station shooting on Jan. 8, 2017.
David Lilburn Johnson faces a second-degree felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in a gas station shooting on Jan. 8, 2017.
Antonio Nunez Jr.
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Jan. 10, 2017
Antonio Nunez Jr.
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Jan. 10, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Raul Garza III
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Jan. 11, 2017
Raul Garza III
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Jan. 11, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Xavier Johnson
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Jan. 18, 2017
Xavier Johnson
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Jan. 18, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Cody Arriola was arrested in Corpus Christi in connection with the fatal shooting of Juan Armando Gonzalez, 29.
Cody Arriola was arrested in Corpus Christi in connection with the fatal shooting of Juan Armando Gonzalez, 29.
Photo: Nueces County Sheriff's Office
Gilberto Carreon
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Jan. 26, 2017
Gilberto Carreon
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Jan. 26, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
David Ortiz
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Jan. 27, 2017
David Ortiz
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Jan. 27, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Ignacio Jimenez Jr.
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Feb. 2, 2017
Ignacio Jimenez Jr.
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Feb. 2, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Thomas Nathan Clark
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Feb. 2, 2017
Thomas Nathan Clark
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Feb. 2, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Jamie Lynn McCord was charged with murder Monday, February 20, 2017, after she allegedly shot her boyfriend during an argument at an apartment in the 3000 block of Southeast Military Drive.
Jamie Lynn McCord was charged with murder Monday, February 20, 2017, after she allegedly shot her boyfriend during an argument at an apartment in the 3000 block of Southeast Military Drive.
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Traeion Jack Stevenson
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Feb. 21, 2017
Traeion Jack Stevenson
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Feb. 21, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Javier Hernandez
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Feb. 27, 2017
Javier Hernandez
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Feb. 27, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Lone Star Fugitive Task Force marshalls arrested Savawn Kyle March 3, 2017, for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of Renard Smith back on October 25, 2016 at the 8000 block of Midcrown.
Lone Star Fugitive Task Force marshalls arrested Savawn Kyle March 3, 2017, for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of Renard Smith back on October 25, 2016 at the 8000 block of Midcrown.
Photo: Jacob Beltran
Elvin Armas
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: March 17, 2017
Elvin Armas
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: March 17, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Luis Trevino now faces a charge of murder. He was arrested without incident by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday, March 14, 2017, in Corpus Christi and will be extradited back to Bexar County at a future date.
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Luis Trevino now faces a charge of murder. He was arrested without incident by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday, March 14, 2017, in Corpus Christi and will be extradited back to Bexar County at a
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Montrail Thomas Butler
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: March 23, 2017
Montrail Thomas Butler
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: March 23, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Alex Nerio
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: March 25, 2017
Alex Nerio
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: March 25, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Johnny Ray Morales
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: March 25, 2017
Johnny Ray Morales
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: March 25, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Michael Ramirez
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: April 3, 2017
Michael Ramirez
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: April 3, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Earl James Otter
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: April 14, 2017
Earl James Otter
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: April 14, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
James Cardona
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: April 6, 2017
James Cardona
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: April 6, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
William Gene Vititoe
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: April 23, 2017
William Gene Vititoe
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: April 23, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Christopher Manuel Vidales
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: April 25, 2017
Christopher Manuel Vidales
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: April 25, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Daniel Nunez
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Feb. 24, 2017
Daniel Nunez
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: Feb. 24, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Alex Martinez Ortiz was arrested Wednesday April 26, 2017, in the March 29, 2017 shooting death of Mark Hughes.
Alex Martinez Ortiz was arrested Wednesday April 26, 2017, in the March 29, 2017 shooting death of Mark Hughes.
Photo: Courtesy Bexar County
Carlos Salazar
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: May 10, 2017
Carlos Salazar
Charge(s): Murder
Booking Date: May 10, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Ruben Donjuan faces a charge of murder in connection to the death of Michael Felan in 2013.
Ruben Donjuan faces a charge of murder in connection to the death of Michael Felan in 2013.
Photo: Courtesy Bexar County
David Morin faces a charge of murder in connection to the death of Michael Felan in 2013.
David Morin faces a charge of murder in connection to the death of Michael Felan in 2013.
Photo: Courtesy Bexar County
Laura Flores Messick faces a first-degree felony charge of murder. If convicted, she faces five to 99 years or life in prison.
Laura Flores Messick faces a first-degree felony charge of murder. If convicted, she faces five to 99 years or life in prison.
Richard Adam Hernandez, 30, now faces a charge of murder and an additional charge of possession of a controlled substance. He remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Richard Adam Hernandez, 30, now faces a charge of murder and an additional charge of possession of a controlled substance. He remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Photo: Bexar County Jail
David Richard Gallegos Jr. is facing two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $150,000 bond.
David Richard Gallegos Jr. is facing two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $150,000 bond.
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Ruben Arellan faces a murder and domestic violence charge. He was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a $103,500 bond.
Ruben Arellan faces a murder and domestic violence charge. He was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a $103,500 bond.
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Krystian Huerta is facing charges of murder, intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter. His bond was set at $225,000.
Krystian Huerta is facing charges of murder, intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter. His bond was set at $225,000.
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Johnny Estrada faces a charge of murder. He was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Johnny Estrada faces a charge of murder. He was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Michael Paul Reyes faces a charge of murder. He was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a $100,00 bond. Phillip Munoz was previously arrested on a murder charge, according to court records.
Michael Paul Reyes faces a charge of murder. He was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a $100,00 bond. Phillip Munoz was previously arrested on a murder charge, according to court records.
Photo: Bexar County Jail
The suspect in the stomping attack, Shandrick Van Anthony Buckley, now faces a murder charge in connection with the death of 55-year-old Jose Gustavo Hernandez, who was found around 11 a.m. on Aug. 9 near the Union Pacific railroad tracks behind the Haven for Hope shelter.
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The suspect in the stomping attack, Shandrick Van Anthony Buckley, now faces a murder charge in connection with the death of 55-year-old Jose Gustavo Hernandez, who was found around 11 a.m. on Aug. 9 near the
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Jose Felinzo Carrion was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a murder charge on Sept. 27. His bond was set at $100,000.
Jose Felinzo Carrion was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a murder charge on Sept. 27. His bond was set at $100,000.
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Emond Johnson was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, on charges of murder and arson. Authorities opened the investigation after a fire at the Ingram Square Shopping Center that killed firefighter Scott Deem and severely injured firefighter Brad Phipps.
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Emond Johnson was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, on charges of murder and arson. Authorities opened the investigation after a fire at the Ingram Square Shopping Center that killed firefighter Scott Deem and
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Leroy G. Sanchez Jr. has been charged with murder in the April 2014 death of Gabriela Sandoval, 22, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
Leroy G. Sanchez Jr. has been charged with murder in the April 2014 death of Gabriela Sandoval, 22, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
Photo: Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Convicted child killer Genene Jones arrives at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center to be arraigned in the 399th State District Court, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017.
Convicted child killer Genene Jones arrives at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center to be arraigned in the 399th State District Court, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017.
Photo: Bob Owen, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Omar Garza is accused of murder after a botched robbery attempt.
Omar Garza is accused of murder after a botched robbery attempt.
Maria Dolores Garcia
Charge: Murder
Offense Date: Nov. 3, 2017
Maria Dolores Garcia
Charge: Murder
Offense Date: Nov. 3, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
Robert Leon Allen is accused of killing Noel Reyna, 15.
Robert Leon Allen is accused of killing Noel Reyna, 15.
Paulo Gonzalez Chavez is accused in the death of Idalia Celedon Becerra, 29, who was found dead about 3 p.m. Monday Dec. 11, 2017 in the 3300 block of Morales Street. Chavez was brought in for charges Dec. 14, 2017.
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Paulo Gonzalez Chavez is accused in the death of Idalia Celedon Becerra, 29, who was found dead about 3 p.m. Monday Dec. 11, 2017 in the 3300 block of Morales Street. Chavez was brought in for charges Dec. 14,
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Lewis Bright was taken into custody at Bexar County Jail Monday on a murder charge.
Lewis Bright was taken into custody at Bexar County Jail Monday on a murder charge.
A suspect and his accomplice accused in the Thanksgiving morning shooting death of 10-year-old Delilah Hernandez was arrested Thursday Nov. 30, 2017. Cody Gann, 18, faces a murder charge and Jasmine Cary, 19, was arrested on a warrant for evading arrest, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
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A suspect and his accomplice accused in the Thanksgiving morning shooting death of 10-year-old Delilah Hernandez was arrested Thursday Nov. 30, 2017. Cody Gann, 18, faces a murder charge and Jasmine Cary, 19,
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Jesse Ray Castilla allegedly killed Joseph Camarena, 26, in the 300 block of Lovett Avenue, in Southwest San Antonio, on Nov. 17.
Jesse Ray Castilla allegedly killed Joseph Camarena, 26, in the 300 block of Lovett Avenue, in Southwest San Antonio, on Nov. 17.
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Edward Hudson is accused of murder.
Edward Hudson is accused of murder.
David Louis Martinez is accused of fatally shooting a 16-year-old boy in a Converse apartment complex parking lot on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
David Louis Martinez is accused of fatally shooting a 16-year-old boy in a Converse apartment complex parking lot on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Photo: Ken Branca
Jose Fernando Garcia Jr. is facing a murder charge in the fatal shooting of his father, who was found on the kitchen floor with a gunshot wound to his head.
Jose Fernando Garcia Jr. is facing a murder charge in the fatal shooting of his father, who was found on the kitchen floor with a gunshot wound to his head.
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Rantrail Barnett is accused of murder.
Rantrail Barnett is accused of murder.
Nathan Knowles is accused of killing Michael Berlanga.
Nathan Knowles is accused of killing Michael Berlanga.
Desmond Leray Farr is accused of shooting a San Antonio mother of three.
Desmond Leray Farr is accused of shooting a San Antonio mother of three.
Photo: Jacob Beltran
Samuel Rocha Morin is accused of murder.
Samuel Rocha Morin is accused of murder.
Edward Grant is accused of murder.
Edward Grant is accused of murder.
Skylab Gonzales was arrested Saturday and charged with murder and aggravated assault.
Skylab Gonzales was arrested Saturday and charged with murder and aggravated assault.
Photo: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
David Hinojosa was charged with murder in the death of 37-year-old Joseph "Dash" Torres, who was, according to a GoFundMe page created to raise money for his family, a father of four.
David Hinojosa was charged with murder in the death of 37-year-old Joseph "Dash" Torres, who was, according to a GoFundMe page created to raise money for his family, a father of four.
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Orlando Valdez faces numerous charges, including a first-degree murder charge for allegedly killing his 22-year-old girlfriend.
Orlando Valdez faces numerous charges, including a first-degree murder charge for allegedly killing his 22-year-old girlfriend.
Photo: Hays County Jail
Guadalupe Contreras is facing charges related to the body found in a San Antonio field in August.
Guadalupe Contreras is facing charges related to the body found in a San Antonio field in August.
Photo: Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Jose Luis Garza Jr. faces a charge of murder and remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Jose Luis Garza Jr. faces a charge of murder and remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Alexandra Marie faces a charge of murder and remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Alexandra Marie faces a charge of murder and remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Genie Aguilar faces a charge of murder. She was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Genie Aguilar faces a charge of murder. She was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Robert Martinez was arrested in connection with the Feb. 20 slaying of Steven Cerna.
Robert Martinez was arrested in connection with the Feb. 20 slaying of Steven Cerna.
Photo: San Antonio Police Department
Juan Gonzales
Charge: Murder
Offense Date: Jan. 30, 2017
Juan Gonzales
Charge: Murder
Offense Date: Jan. 30, 2017
Photo: Courtesy Bexar County
Isaac Estrada
Charge: Murder
Offense date: April 3, 2015
Isaac Estrada
Charge: Murder
Offense date: April 3, 2015
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Robert Barrientes
Charge: Murder
Offense date: July 17, 2015
Robert Barrientes
Charge: Murder
Offense date: July 17, 2015
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Betty Rojas
Charge: Capital murder
Offense date: March 27, 2017
Betty Rojas
Charge: Capital murder
Offense date: March 27, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Israel Lemus
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Jan. 24, 2017
Israel Lemus
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Jan. 24, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Sebastian Sanchez
Charge: Murder
Offense date: April 25, 2017
Sebastian Sanchez
Charge: Murder
Offense date: April 25, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Antonio Brown
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Dec. 30, 2016
Antonio Brown
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Dec. 30, 2016
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Luis Trevino
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Oct. 12, 2017
Luis Trevino
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Oct. 12, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
James Cole
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Nov. 19, 2017
James Cole
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Nov. 19, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Michael Fant
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Sept. 3, 2017
Michael Fant
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Sept. 3, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Bryan Gagne
Charge: Murder
Offense date: July 17, 2015
Bryan Gagne
Charge: Murder
Offense date: July 17, 2015
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Jesus Garcia
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Sept. 11, 2017
Jesus Garcia
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Sept. 11, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
John Garza
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Oct. 23, 2017
John Garza
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Oct. 23, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Tremaine Jackson
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Oct. 8, 2017
Tremaine Jackson
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Oct. 8, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Jim Longoria
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Jan. 15, 2017
Jim Longoria
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Jan. 15, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Joanna Reyes
Charge: Capital murder
Offense date: Apr. 23, 2017
Joanna Reyes
Charge: Capital murder
Offense date: Apr. 23, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Henry Rios
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Oct. 8, 2017
Henry Rios
Charge: Murder
Offense date: Oct. 8, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Reynaldo Morales
Charge: Murder
Offense date: May 15, 2017
Reynaldo Morales
Charge: Murder
Offense date: May 15, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
William Nelson Perkins Jr. faces a charge of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 34-year-old man.
William Nelson Perkins Jr. faces a charge of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 34-year-old man.
Photo: Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Rudy Rene Camacho
Charge: Murder
Offense date: March 19, 2017
Rudy Rene Camacho
Charge: Murder
Offense date: March 19, 2017
Photo: Bexar County Jail
Suspect in death of Trinity University cheerleader arrested on charges of murder, sexual assault
A 22-year-old man was jailed Wednesday in connection with the death of Cayley Mandadi, a 19-year-old Trinity University cheerleader who died Halloween 2017 after falling unconscious in a car traveling to Houston.
Mark Howerton faces charges of murder and sexual assault.
The arrest comes about four months after Mandadi, who is from the Houston area, was pronounced dead on Oct. 31 at the Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle, Texas. Until Wednesday, few details about her death had been made public. But an arrest warrant affidavit for Howerton, her boyfriend of four weeks, has shed new light on the hours leading up to Mandadi's death.
The warrant describes injuries Mandadi sustained that don't match Howerton's version of events.
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According to the documents, the couple had spent the weekend partying with ecstasy and alcohol at the Mala Luna music festival in San Antonio. On the second day of the festival, Oct. 29, they got into a spat when they saw Mandadi's ex-boyfriend at the festival. They left and went to Howerton's car to talk things over.
Howerton told authorities that once the argument ended, Mandadi agreed to go to Houston with him, though the arrest affidavit written by the Texas Rangers notes that none of her possessions, other than the clothing she was apparently wearing that day, were found in his car during the investigation, indicating she had not packed for the trip. Howerton later told investigators he planned on buying her everything she needed, the affidavit says.
On the way to Houston, Howerton claimed the couple stopped at a Valero gas station and had "rough" make up sex, which included hair pulling, light choking and scratching. Afterwards, Mandadi reportedly said she wasn't feeling well and began sleeping in the front seat without her clothes on. Howerton drove on to Houston, according to the affidavit.
As he entered Luling, Howerton said he noticed she wasn't breathing, so he started performing CPR, then detoured to a nearby hospital.
When first responders saw her, she was unresponsive, nude from the waist down, covered in bruises on her neck and thigh and showed signs of sexual trauma, according to the affidavit. Photos taken by Luling police indicate Howerton's knuckles were red "in a manner consistent with someone punching someone else" and he had scratches on his forearms, authorities said.
Mandadi was pronounced brain dead on Oct. 30.
A medical exam showed her injuries were not consistent with Howerton's description of what happened, according to the affidavit.
Mandadi was covered "from head to toe" with red marks, bruises and scratches, according to the affidavit. Both of her eyelids were swollen and bruised.
"The only areas of [Mandadi] with no evidence of injury were her back and the back of her legs," the affidavit says.
Such injuries did not line up with Howerton's claim of "rough sex," notes the arrest affidavit. They line up with "physical and violent sexual assault."
On Oct. 31, Mandadi was taken off life support and died. The medical examiner's officer later determined her cause of death to be blunt force trauma to the head.
Her family released a statement Wednesday afternoon thanking the Texas Rangers and Beth Smith, a Hays County justice of the peace.
"We remain utterly devastated by the loss of Cayley. We ask people of faith to pray for her family, friends, and for justice in this case," they said.
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From the beginning, the news of her death shocked the campus. A photo of Howerton had circulated on students' social media accounts for months, labeled "the face of a killer" based on alleged previous violent incidents directed at Mandadi, though authorities never publicly named him as a suspect before he was charged Wednesday.
On Wednesday, the university issued a statement saying the focus would remain on Mandadi's life on campus.
"She was an exuberant, curious and engaged classmate, friend and student, a Communication major who deeply loved her Chi Beta Epsilon sorority sisters and teammates on the Trinity Cheer team," Spokeswoman Sharon Schweitzer. "Our focus continues to be on helping Cayley's friends, classmates and faculty heal from her loss."
During the investigation, Texas Rangers spoke with multiple sorority sisters of Mandadi, as well as her ex-boyfriend and her roommate. All of them said Mandadi had told them Howerton had previously physically abused her and threatened her.
In late September, Howerton trashed Mandadi's dorm room, friends told authorities. On that occasion, Howerton allegedly put Mandadi in his car and began driving to Houston.
"Eventually, [Howerton] did return [Mandadi] to San Antonio, but only after purchasing her items to replace those [Howerton] damaged or destroyed in her room," the affidavit says.
He later blamed the incident on "roid rage." One of Howerton's friends told authorities he had previously purchased steroids from him. Another friends told authorities that Howerton sold steroids to several students at Trinity University, according to the affidavit.
The witnesses also accused Howerton on various occasions of slamming Mandadi's head into a car window, waving a gun in her face and threatening to throw her off a balcony.
Trinity University issued a criminal trespass warning on Nov. 2, barring Howerton from campus for a year.
On Jan. 12, Texas Rangers spoke with a friend of Howerton's, who told them Howerton had confided to him that he had "lied to the police, had 'very rough' sex in a mall parking lot with [Mandadi] that night, where he choked and slapped" her. He also allegedly told the friend that he didn't know how long she had not been breathing, and that police had never found his burner phone, which he had hidden inside a planter, when he turned over Mandadi to the hospital.
The Texas Rangers obtained an arrest warrants for Howerton on Feb. 26. Two days later he was booked into the Bexar County Jail. If convicted, Howerton faces up to life in prison.
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Caleb Downs is a crime reporter for mySA.com. Read more of his stories here.| cdowns@mysa.com | Twitter: @calebjdowns
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