Christian Castro, a 21-year-old male, was tragically shot to death on March 16, 2018, in Houston, TX. Castro was found on the side of the road in the 14500 block of Patterson Road with multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation revealed that Castro was killed by Emmanuel Del Olmo, 32, who was assisted by Lourdes Roman, 53, and her 15-year-old son. The suspects were arrested on August 24, 2018, and charged with murder.
The motive behind Castro's murder was believed to be related to fears
that he was a "snitch". According to court records, Del Olmo confessed to being involved in the murder, and it was suggested that Castro's death was a result of him informing on the suspects. Castro's twin sister, Christina, mentioned that her brother was living with the suspects during the two weeks before his death and considered them his friends.
The case drew significant attention, and Castro's family and friends gathered near the location of his death to hold a memorial. The suspects faced serious legal consequences, with Del Olmo being denied bond and Roman's bond set at $1 million. The 15-year-old son was referred to Harris County Juvenile Probation on the murder charge.
The tragic loss of Christian Castro highlighted the dangers of trusting the wrong people and the severe consequences of being perceived as a threat to criminal activities. His family continues to seek justice for his untimely death, hoping that those responsible will be held accountable for their actions.
