Annette Nicole Juarez, a 37-year-old woman of Hispanic ethnicity from San Antonio, Texas, tragically died on March 2, 2019. She was found shot in the passenger seat of her vehicle, which was abandoned along U.S. Highway 90. The medical examiner's office confirmed that she died from multiple gunshot wounds to the head.
Rogelio Mujica, Annette's on-and-off boyfriend, was arrested and charged with her murder.
According to police records, Mujica had a history of family violence and Annette had previously made police reports against him for assaulting her. On the night of her death, Annette's daughter saw her talking to Mujica outside their home, but Annette never returned. Surveillance footage showed Mujica driving away from Annette's house in her car shortly after her death.
Mujica was arrested in 2022 and charged with first-degree murder. He was found guilty in 2024 and sentenced to life in prison. The investigation revealed that Mujica had used methamphetamine on the night of the murder and believed Annette was working with "the Feds". Investigators found an empty gun holster and live ammunition in Mujica's vehicle, which matched the shell casings found at the murder scene.
Annette Juarez's death was ruled a homicide, and her family has since been advocating for justice and raising awareness about domestic violence. The case highlights the importance of addressing and preventing family violence to protect vulnerable individuals.
