Viktoria Robles, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman, was tragically found dead in her apartment in Houston, Texas, on May 9, 2022. According to court documents, she was shot in the head by her boyfriend, James Christopher Ochoa, during an argument on Mother's Day. The incident occurred at their apartment on El Mundo Street. After the shooting, James Ochoa fled to his mother's house in the Austin area with their one-month-old daughter.
He later turned himself in to the Cedar Park Police Department, where he admitted to the shooting. The police found Viktoria Robles' body on the bedroom floor of her apartment, with a single spent shell casing nearby. The investigation revealed that there was no apparent struggle inside the apartment, and Robles was found with a cell phone in her right hand.
James Christopher Ochoa, 33, was charged with the murder of Viktoria Robles. He claimed that the shooting was in self-defense during a struggle over a handgun. However, the court documents and the police investigation did not support his claim. Ochoa had a previous arrest in 2021 for felony assault of a pregnant person. The case highlighted the dangers of domestic violence, with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg emphasizing the tragic and volatile nature of such incidents. The family of Viktoria Robles has been fighting for custody of her infant daughter, who was initially placed in the care of Ochoa's mother. They have also started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for funeral expenses and legal fees.
The murder of Viktoria Robles has left her family devastated. Her nephew, Davin Andrade, expressed the family's grief and their determination to seek justice for Robles. The family believes that Robles' daughter should be with them, not with the family of the accused killer. Child Protective Services has been involved in the case, coordinating with law enforcement in Houston. The family is also in the process of hiring a lawyer to help with the custody battle. The case has drawn attention to the issue of domestic violence and the need for support and protection for victims.
