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Arnulfo Gaitan

Case from Pharr, TX dated Mar 28, 2018

Victim Details

Arnulfo Gaitan

Male

Pharr

TX

2018-03-28

32

Arnulfo

Gaitan

07/16/2026

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Arnulfo Gaitan, a 32-year-old man from Pharr, Texas, was tragically found dead inside his home on March 28, 2018. The investigation revealed that Gaitan's roommate, 29-year-old Gregory Alexander Ortega, was the prime suspect in his murder. According to the criminal complaint, Ortega portrayed himself as a brother to Gaitan and was known to tell visitors that Gaitan was not at home when he was actually hiding the body.

Ortega was arrested on the same day Gaitan's body was discovered and wa ...
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  • The Monitor: Pharr murder victim identified - The Monitor
  • The Monitor: Pharr man accused of shooting roommate seeks bond reduction - The Monitor
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