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Leandro Morales Jr

Death by Force
Case Description
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Leandro Morales Jr., a 47-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically killed on November 29, 2018, during a home invasion in Cypress, Texas. Morales, a Marine Corps veteran, was at home with his wife when the incident occurred. According to reports, Morales' wife heard a noise at the back door, prompting him to investigate. During this time, two suspects, Bobby Joe Turner, 18, and Dwayne Ernest Wharton, 19, forced their way into the residence. Turner and Wharton demanded money from Morales before fat ...Read More
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  • Houston Chronicle: Second teenage suspect arrested in fatal Cypress home invasion
  • ABC13 Houston: Suspect charged with capital murder in Cypress home invasion
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    Victim Details

    Leandro Morales Jr

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Cypress

    TX

    2018-11-29

    47

    Leandro

    Morales Jr

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I just can't stop thinking about Leandro Morales Jr.'s wife and the unimaginable trauma she must hav... ...Read More
    02/13/2025
    I’ve been thinking about the pure randomness of this crime. It’s so unsettling to know that Mora... ...Read More
    08/01/2023
    I’ve been following the Leandro Morales Jr. case closely, and something that keeps haunting me is ... ...Read More
    03/08/2023
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