Sandra Montes De Escamilla, a 45-year-old woman of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost her life on August 10, 2022, in Houston, Texas. She was kidnapped and murdered by two teenage suspects, Jordan Montalvo and Carlos Romero Munoz, who were members of the notorious MS-13 gang. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when Montes De Escamilla was returning home from work.
The suspects forced her into the trunk of her car and shot her to death after she was unable to withdraw money from an ATM.
The suspects, Jordan Montalvo and Carlos Romero Munoz , were arrested and charged with capital murder. They were held without bail and each given a $1 million bond. A third accomplice, Selvyn Sandoval, who was also involved in the crime, survived being shot by the suspects and remains in custody facing charges.
The motive behind the murder was robbery, and the suspects chose Montes De Escamilla at random. The case drew significant attention due to the brutality of the crime and the involvement of young gang members. The investigation revealed that Montalvo and Romero had been linked to another murder in June 2022, further highlighting the violent nature of their actions.
The tragic death of Sandra Montes De Escamilla has led to ongoing legal proceedings against the suspects, with the possibility of the death penalty being sought. The case has also raised concerns about gang violence and the need for effective measures to prevent such crimes in the future.
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