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Maria Alaniz Villarreal

Death by Force
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

    Maria Alaniz Villarreal

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    San-benito

    TX

    2020-11-24

    74

    Maria

    Alaniz Villarreal

    11/13/2025

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    09/24/2024
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    09/22/2023
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