Martin De Dios Alamillo, a 32-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on July 2, 2021, in Highlands, Texas. Born on December 9, 1988, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, Martin was a beloved husband and father. He was married to Mayra Morales Martinez and had three children: Martin De Dios Alamillo Jr., Evelyn Jahaira Alamillo, and Dana Darita Alamillo.
Martin's death occurred during a violent home invasion at his residence in the 2400 block of Orange Blossom Lane in East Harris County.
On the morning of July 2, 2021, four armed men, wearing body armor, masks, and gloves, forcibly entered Martin's home, where his wife and three children, aged 10 to 17, were present. One of the children was on FaceTime when the break-in occurred, prompting Martin and a cousin to rush to the house. Upon arriving at the scene, Martin was shot in the doorway of his home and died instantly. The suspects fled the scene in a blue Chevy pickup truck, which they later crashed about nine miles from the house before fleeing on foot.
Law enforcement officers managed to apprehend one of the suspects, an 18-year-old male named Ruben Garcia, who was subsequently charged with capital murder in connection with Martin's death. The Harris County Sheriff's Office continued to search for the remaining three suspects involved in the home invasion. The investigation into Martin's murder was ongoing, with authorities seeking video footage from neighbors and questioning Martin's wife and children to gather more information about the incident.
Martin's death left a profound impact on his family and community. He was remembered with love and affection by his parents, Martin de Jesus Alamillo and Blanca Nelly Morales, his siblings, and numerous other relatives and friends. The tragic circumstances surrounding his death highlighted the senseless violence that can shatter the lives of innocent individuals and their families.
