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Paula Ayala

Death by Force
Case Description
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Paula Ayala, a 50-year-old Hispanic woman from Angleton, Texas, tragically lost her life on October 31, 2021. She was murdered in her home along with her common-law husband, Ron Thomas, who was 71 years old. The couple was shot to death by an intruder who entered their home while children were playing outside on Halloween. The suspect, described as a 6-foot-tall man wearing an all-black and yellow face mask, fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV with chrome accessories.

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  • ABC13 Houston: Killer targeted Angleton couple in their home as children played nearby on Halloween, police say
  • Angleton family searching for answers of couple murdered ... - ABC13
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    Victim Details

    Paula Ayala

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Angleton

    TX

    2021-10-31

    50

    Paula

    Ayala

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I recently read about the heartbreaking case of Paula Ayala and Ron Thomas, and can't stop thinking ... ...Read More
    05/21/2024
    I’ve been following Paula Ayala and Ron Thomas's case closely, and it's just so devastating to thi... ...Read More
    03/21/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about the kids who were nearby when Paula and Ron were killed. It's so chil... ...Read More
    01/26/2023
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