Santana Jasmine Marie Castro, an 18-year-old female of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on July 13, 2019, in El Paso, Texas. She was known for her love of makeup and her meticulous attention to her nails, eyelashes, and eyebrows. Santana left behind a loving family, including her brothers Raul and Raymond Castro, her sister Perla Castro, her mother Linda Castro, her father Raul Castro, her sister-in-law Priscilla Bustillos, her niece Hynessy Castro, and her nephews Luis Armani
Castillo and Alberto Azael Castillo.
The cause of Santana's death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head, and she was found in a pool of blood in her bedroom by her brother. The investigation revealed that Santana's boyfriend, Jose Alejandro Casas, was responsible for her death. Casas, who was 19 years old at the time, had been living with Santana and her family. He was known to be verbally and physically abusive, and he had a history of displaying a handgun. After Santana's death, Casas fled to Mexico but was later arrested by Mexican authorities and handed over to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Casas was charged with murder and found guilty by a jury. He was sentenced to 47 years in prison for the shooting death of Santana. The court heard evidence, including a deleted cellphone video retrieved by investigators, which showed Casas pointing a gun at Santana. The El Paso District Attorney's office worked diligently to bring justice to Santana's family, and the case highlighted the importance of addressing domestic violence and providing support to those in abusive relationships.
Santana's death was a tragic loss for her family and friends, and her memory continues to be honored by those who loved her.
