Maria Alaniz Villarreal murdered or death by force in San-benito, Texas.

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Case Description

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Maria Alaniz Villarreal, a 74-year-old woman of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on November 24, 2020, in San Benito, Texas. Her death was part of a devastating incident that also claimed the life of her 41-year-old daughter, Crystal Villarreal. The suspect in this case was identified as Jesus Villarreal, Maria's 83-year-old husband. According to authorities, Jesus Villarreal took his own life after shooting his wife and daughter.

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The Brownsville Herald: Authorities: Double murder, suicide in La Paloma

KVEO-TV: Sheriff’s office releases identities of double murder-suicide victims

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Victim Details

name

Maria Alaniz Villarreal

gender

Female

race

Hispanic / Latino

city

San-benito

state

TX

Date of Death

2020-11-24

Age at Death

74

First Name

Maria

Last Name

Alaniz Villarreal

Last Updated

12/10/2025

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09/24/2024

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09/22/2023

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09/01/2023

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