Jacob Collard, a 20-year-old male, tragically lost his life on May 15, 2018, in Dallas, Texas. His death was part of a double homicide case that shocked the community. Collard and another victim, 28-year-old Robert Diaz III, were found dead in the trunk of a Cadillac parked near Pueblo Park. The discovery was made after city employees noticed a foul odor coming from the vehicle.
The investigation into Collard's death led to the arrest of two suspects, Moises Martinez and Andres Frausto.
Martinez, aged 37, admitted his involvement in the homicides and implicated Frausto, aged 26, as his accomplice. According to police records, Martinez had been selling drugs to both victims, and phone records tied him to Diaz, who worked at the same construction company as Collard. A witness also confirmed that Martinez had been seen with the victims on the night of the murder.
Martinez confessed to restraining and assaulting the victims while Frausto held them at gunpoint. He then locked them in the trunk and instructed Frausto to watch over them until he returned. Martinez later received a call from his sister, who informed him that Frausto had shot and killed the victims while they were in the trunk. Martinez and Frausto moved the car to a city park, where they attempted to set it on fire before abandoning it.
Both Martinez and Frausto were charged with capital murder and faced serious legal consequences for their actions. The case highlighted the dangers of drug-related violence and the tragic consequences it can have on innocent lives.
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