Leslie Ibarra, a 17-year-old Hispanic female from El Paso, Texas, tragically lost her life on September 14, 2018. Leslie was killed in a triple-homicide incident outside an apartment building on Lincoln Avenue in Central El Paso. The incident involved two other teenagers, Ricardo Del Moro, 18, and Emmanuel Del Moro, 17, who were also fatally shot.
The suspect in this case, Juan Fausto Cazares, a 22-year-old man, was arrested and charged with capital murder.
According to court documents, Cazares claimed that the Del Moro brothers attacked him with knives, and in self-defense, he retrieved a shotgun from his apartment and fired at them, resulting in the deaths of all three teenagers. Cazares had a history of legal troubles, including a prior conviction for deadly conduct and probation violations.
The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the backgrounds of both the victims and the suspect. The families of the victims have been vocal in seeking justice for their loved ones, and the legal proceedings have been closely followed by the community.
The tragic loss of Leslie Ibarra, along with her friends Ricardo and Emmanuel Del Moro, has left a lasting impact on their families and the El Paso community. The case remains a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and the importance of seeking justice for those who have been wronged.
